Overview
- The victim was found unresponsive with head injuries at about 3.15am on Magee/McGee Terrace on the Dublin Road in Kildare town.
- He was taken to Naas General Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
- The scene beside Kildare Garda Station has been sealed and a garda forensic team is carrying out examinations this evening.
- Investigators are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 4am, particularly road users with dash-cam footage, to come forward.
- Information can be provided to Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station, and officials have no further comment at this time.