Trio taken to hospital after assault incident in Dublin’s popular tourist area

Three men were taken to hospital following an assault in an area of Dublin popular with tourists.

Gardai said they received a report of the incident which happened on Fownes Street Upper, at around 10.05pm on Friday.

This is in the Temple Bar area which is popular with visitors and tourists for the array of pubs and restaurants.

“Three men aged in their 20s were conveyed to St James’s Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of this incident,” a Garda spokesperson said.

“Investigations are ongoing.”