Gardai have arrested a man in connection with the assault that left a man in a critical condition in Kildare on Saturday morning.
The incident in Clane left a man, 50s, fighting for his life with two men fleeing the scene on foot.
Officers said a man is currently being detained at Naas Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
The injured man remains in Tallaght University Hospital receiving treatment.
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A garda spokesperson said: "Investigations are ongoing.
"Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this incident or to any person with information to come forward.
"Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in The Avenue area of Abbeylands between 11am and 11:30am to make this footage available to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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