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Gang who left US tourist with life-changing injuries are behind series of violent attacks in Dublin

Man in serious condition in hospital after savage, unprovoked assault just metres from garda station

Yesterday at 06:53

Gardaí believe the feral gang that left a US tourist with life-changing injuries has been behind other violent group attacks in Dublin city centre.

The 57-year-old victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being punched and kicked in the head after being knocked to the ground near Talbot Street on Wednesday night.

The attack, which took place at 10.40pm after the man left the accommodation where he was staying, has been described as “extremely violent and unprovoked”.

The victim has suffered serious eye and head injuries, while doctors at Beaumont Hospital were yesterday continuing to assess if there are any long-term brain injuries.

Detectives have reviewed CCTV from the area and taken witness statements as part of the inquiry.

They believe that three youths were centrally involved in the attack but were present with a larger gang.