Gardaí have appealed for the public not to share footage of an alleged assault in Tallaght, Co Dublin on Saturday evening.
A man in his 40s was taken to Tallaght University Hospital following the incident at Parkhill Lawns, Kilnamanagh.
Footage circulating on social media shows a man covered in blood with injuries including cuts to his face.
It has been claimed on social media the man was set upon by a group of youths.
Gardaí urged people not to post or reshare social media content related to the incident "in order to protect the privacy of the victim involved".
An Garda Síochána asked anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward, including those with dash-cam footage.
Anyone who observed any unusual activity and anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Street Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
