Gardai are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed in the early hours of the morning.
The incident occurred near the junction of Merrion Street Lower / Fenian Street, Dublin at approximately 230am this morning.
Three men in their late teens struck the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and robbed him.
The injured man then followed his attackers and witnessed them getting into a silver Ford Mondeo taxi on Merrion Street Lower.
The taxi drove into the direction of Baggot Street.
GardaĆ are appealing for this taxi driver to contact them or for any person who has information to contact the incident room at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.