Clondalkin attack: Young man fighting for his life after being stalked and assaulted by gang

The victim and another male, who are both understood to be aged in their late 20s, were assaulted outside a house in Clondalkin shortly after 10pm.

Detectives believe the men were involved in a verbal altercation with a group at a shop on the Tower Road of Clondalkin earlier that evening.

The victims later returned to Grange View Way in Kilmahuddrick by bus where they were set upon by up to four men who are believed to have followed them in a car.

During the assault one of the males suffered a catastrophic head injury after being punched and hitting his head off the ground.

He was rushed to Tallaght Hospital and remains there on life-support, with medical staff having grave concerns over his condition.

Efforts were being made overnight to contact the man’s family. Both victims are originally from southeastern Europe.

The second male also required medical treatment after the attack but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The scene at Grange View Way remains sealed-off and gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

It’s believed that as many as four people were involved in the assault but inquiries are ongoing to identify precisely who carried out the attack, and no arrests have yet been made.

A garda spokesperson said they “are particularly looking to speak with anyone who was in the Tower Road area of Clondalkin between 9:30pm to 10:15pm, anyone who was traveling on the number 13 bus between Clondalkin and Bawnogue between 9:45pm and 10:15pm and anyone who was in the Grange View Way area of Clondalkin between 10:00pm and 10:30pm.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”