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Gardaí are examining reports from witnesses that the men were armed with weapons including knives and hammers.
Finglas

Two men hospitalised after attack by group armed with weapons in Dublin

Sources have said gardaí are investigating if the attack was racially motivated.

AN INVESTIGATION HAS been launched into an attack by a large group of men, some armed with weapons, in north Dublin yesterday evening.

Gardaí confirmed they have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place on Melville Road, Finglas near Charlestown Shopping Centre.

Two men were brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for non-life threatening injuries, a Garda spokesperson told The Journal.

Sources have said Gardaí are investigating if the attack was racially motivated.

Gardaí are also examining reports from witnesses that the group of attackers was armed with hammers, sticks and knives.

With reporting by Niall O’Connor

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