Gardai are trying to identify the man following the incident in the heart of the Irish capital’s nightlife district.
An appeal has been launched to identify a man with a distinctive Scottish tattoo who has been left fighting for his life following an alleged attack in Ireland. Emergency crews rushed to Cope Street, just off the old Central Bank building in the Temple Bar area of Dublin, at around 12.30am on Wednesday morning, February 18.
Two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested on Friday evening in connection with the alleged attack in the heart of the Irish capital’s nightlife district.. The victim was allegedly repeatedly kicked and stamped in the head before an E-bike was dropped on his neck.
The Irish Mirror reports that one of the attackers, who had walked away, allegedly came back and stood over the lifeless victim, who was in the middle of the road, stripped him of his shoes and lobbed them over a fence.
The as-yet unidentified man remains in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital, where he is being treated for extensive head injuries. In a press release on Thursday, gardai have made the unusual step of asking the public for their assistance in identifying the man – by describing a tattoo on his forearm.
On Friday evening, Gardai shared an image of the man’s tattoo, which is described as the saltire flag with the words ‘Ceol is Beatha’, meaning ‘music is life’, in the hopes that someone may be able to help identify him. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to contact them.
“Anyone who was in the area of Cope Street between midnight and 1:00am, and who may have any information about the incident is asked to contact investigating Gardaí,” a Garda spokesperson said.
“Gardaí can be contacted at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.”
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