A 16-year-old boy was today in a critical condition after he was assaulted in Co Dublin.
The victim suffered head injuries in the attack, which happened just after midnight on an estate in Loughlinstown, south Co Dublin. He was being treated for his injuries at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin.
Gardaí arrested a 16-year-old boy for questioning over the assault and later arrested two more 16-year-old boys over the assault.
They were being held at Shankill Garda Station for questioning.