Assault victim dies in hospital

A man who was left in a coma after being attacked by a gang on his way to work in Dublin at the weekend has died in hospital.

A man who was left in a coma after being attacked by a gang on his way to work in Dublin at the weekend has died in hospital.

Polish national Lukasz Rzeszutko (27) was on his way to a fish processing plant at the Newtown Industrial Estate in Coolock early on Saturday morning when he was assaulted by a number of men, sustaining serious head injuries.

It is understood he was punched and kicked before being left in a coma at the side of the road. It is understood Mr Rzeszutko has lived in Dublin with his brother since 2007.

He had been on a life-support machine in Beaumont hospital since the assault. Some family members travelled from Poland yesterday to be at his bedside.

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A Garda spokesman said Mr Rzeszutko died at about 7pm.

A spokesman for the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin said consular staff were supporting Mr Rzeszutko's family and were in contact with gardai.

"His family arrived on Sunday, they came to Ireland to be with him," the spokesman said.

Three men were arrested in connection with the attack. One appeared in court earlier today charged in connection with the attack.

A second man arrested remains in custody in Raheny Garda station, while a teenager is being held at Clontarf Garda station.