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A man was hospitalised after being attacked by a gang of thug youths in west Dublin yesterday.

The shocking incident happened at around 4.30pm on the Castle Road between the Pennyhill and Griffeen areas of Lucan.

According to Lucan Life, the man was walking along when a group of six teens bumped into him and then attacked him.

They said: "Man walking alone on castle road from pennyhill area towards Griffeen, group of six teenagers walked towards him one bumped into him, he said do you mind, they then they attacked him badly enough he had to be brought to hospital, this happened at 4.30 today, unprovoked attack, please be careful."

Gardai confirmed to Dublin Live that they are investigating an assault in the area.

A garda spokesman said: "We are investigating an assault on a man at about 4.30pm. No further details."

Locals shared their shock at the incident, with many concerned about their safety while alone in the area.

One woman added: "My 78 year old mother was thumped and knocked against a wall as she walked from ballyowen shopping centre towards Willsbrook before Xmas by a lad and girl as they passed her...how low can they stoop."

While one said: "This is about the 3rd or 4th attack I have seen in around the PennyHill. There was a mugging on a woman a few weeks ago and the attack’s in ballyowen lane."