Gardaí are investigating a serious assault and robbery in Co Limerick.

A 51-year-old man was attacked and robbed by a group of up to three other men on Saturday night.

It happened at Carrig Drive, Dooradoyle at around 9.00pm.

The victim had just exited his 06-Donegal registered blue Suzuki Swift on Carrig Drive when he was attacked.

He was struck on the head and had his car keys, mobile telephone and a sum of money taken.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are asking that anyone with information - or anyone who may have seen some suspicious or unusual activity in the Carrig Drive area at the time - to contact them.

Investigating Gardaí are at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214-340, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.