The man was allegedly attacked near the Temple Bar area of Dublin.
Cops have identified a man with a Scotland tattoo who is fighting for his life after an alleged attack in Dublin. Two men, in their 20s and 30s, have been arrested following the incident at Cope Street, just off the old Central Bank building in the Temple Bar area, in the city on Wednesday, February, 18, at around 12:30am.
The male victim has not been named but is in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital. He was allegedly repeatedly kicked and stamped in the head before an E-bike was dropped on his neck.
Officers released an image of his tattoo earlier in the week, which has the words ‘Ceol is Beatha’, meaning ‘music is life’ in Gaelic on his right forearm. They confirmed today, February 21, that he had since been identified.
The alleged attackers are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda Stations in Dublin.
A Garda spokesperson said: “We have identified the man allegedly assaulted at Cope Street, Dublin 2, on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at around 12:30am.
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“We would like to thank the public for their assistance. He remains in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital.
“On Friday evening, Gardaí arrested two men in connection with this investigation. The two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda Stations in Dublin.
“Anyone with information about this alleged assault is asked to contact us at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
“Investigations are ongoing.”