Suspected homophobic attack following Dublin city’s Gay Pride

​​​​​Gardaí in the capital are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man in Dame Lane on Saturday night.

The victim, who had attended Dublin's Gay Pride parade earlier that day, was leaving a pub when he encountered his attacker who knocked him to the ground with a single blow.

Having been rushed to St. James Hospital by ambulance, the man, who sustained serious head injuries, was then, according to The Independent, transferred to Beaumont Hospital to receive further treatment.

The victim, who is understood to be in his late 30s, was initially in a critical condition but has since improved, and is expected to make a full recovery. 

Gardaí are currently following various lines of enquiry and have not ruled out the possibility that it was a homophobic attack.

It is understood that a potential suspect has been sought for questioning last night.

Anyone with any information pertaining to the case has been urged to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000.

Feature image: Dara McDónaill