Man slashed across the face in Dublin assault

The man and another male friend were involved in an altercation with two other men in the early hours of this morning.

A MAN IN his 30s received facial injuries in an assault that took place in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie that the assault took place at 2am at Kearn’s Place in Kilmainham. The man, who is in his early 30s, was with another male friend when they were approached by, and became involved in an altercation with, two other males.

During the incident, the man was slashed across the face with a knife, from his forehead to just above his eye. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken by ambulance to St James’ Hospital.

Gardaí in Kilmainham are now investigating the incident and can be contacted on 01 6669482 with any information about it.

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