
Gardai are appealing for information regarding an unprovoked assault which occurred in Brownstown at 5pm on Wednesday evening.
A man received head injuries during the incident, when he came upon a person causing an obstruction on the road and got out of his vehicle to investigate.
He was subsequently struck on the head, and was taken to hospital where he received 13 stitches.
Gardai are appealing for anyone who was in the Brownstown area between 5pm and 5.15pm on Wednesday evening to contact them.