A man in his 40s is in critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault in west Dublin. Reports say the incident occurs early in the morning, with timings cited around 3:55am. The assault is linked to the Mulhuddart area, including references to the Mulhuddart housing estate. Other reports place the location at Parslickstown Drive. Police are treating the matter as an assault and an investigation is under way to determine what happened and identify those involved. The man has been taken to hospital, where he is reported to be in critical condition. The available reports do not include details of any injuries beyond the man’s condition, nor do they name suspects. Authorities are expected to continue inquiries at the scene and through follow-up checks related to the incident.