Gardaí investigating assault in Kildare town

Gardaí in Kildare town are investigating an assault on a man at around 8pm on Wednesday, May 4.

The victim was walking along Grey Abbey Road near Aldi when a group of males approached him and asked for cigarettes.

One of the group then punched the injured party and he sustained a black eye.

The group then fled from the scene.

Anybody with information is asked to contacted gardaí in Kildare.