NATIONAL: Gardaí appeal for witnesses following assault in Co Dublin

GARDAI have appealed for the public's assistance following a robbery and assault in Co Dublin.

They have appealed for witnesses following an incident which occurred on Moylaragh Road, Balbriggan, in Co Dublin on Thursday, December 7 shortly before 6pm.

A man in his 20s was threatened and assaulted by two men.

According to the gardai, a number of items were taken from the man during the assault and he received a cut to his neck. Both male suspects fled the scene of foot in the direction of Harry Reynolds Road, Balbriggan. The injured party later attended Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injury.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Moylaragh Road/Harry Reynolds Road and Chieftains Estate between 6:15pm and 6:35pm, who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on the road at the time with camera footage to make this available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.