A 17-YEAR-OLD TEENAGER has been seriously assaulted at a home in Ronanstown, Clondalkin.

The assault happened at 1am today at Rowlagh Gardens, Dublin 22.

Gardaí understand that the teenager sustained head injuries during an altercation involving number of people on the street outside a house at Rowlagh Gardens at approximately 1am.

Following the altercation, the teenager returned home and his condition worsened.

Emergency services were contacted and he was taken by ambulance to hospital. He is currently in Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.

Gardaí in Lucan have begun an investigation; no arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing.

They are appealing to anyone with information to contact then – particularly those who may have witnessed anything at Rowlagh Gardens between 1am and 2am to contact the incident room at Lucan Garda Station on 01 6667300 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.