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Aakanksha Surve

Dublin community 'traumatised' after brutal attack leaves teen in serious condition

A Dublin community has been left "frightened and traumatised" following a vicious attack that landed a teen in hospital.

The teenager was assaulted in a horrific incident in Bluebell on Wednesday evening. He was taken to Beaumont Hospital where his condition was described as "serious" by the gardai.

Local Sinn Fein Councillor Daithi Doolan slammed the attack as "deplorable". He said: "A young man is seriously injured. A community is frightened and traumatised.

Read more: Teenager rushed to hospital following assault in Bluebell

"I want to wish the young man a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time."

He added: "Those involved need to face justice. I would strongly encourage anyone with information to please contact the Gardaí.

"The local community is in shock. People are very frightened by this terrible violence. We need to all work together to make sure an attack like this doesn’t happen again."

The scene was sealed off last night by officers investigating the attack.

Gardai said in a statement last night: "Gardaí are investigating an assault that occurred in Bluebell, Dublin 12 today Wednesday 17th May 2023. A male teenage juvenile has been taken to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as serious.

"The scene of the incident is currently preserved for a technical examination. No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing."

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