Gardaí investigating after man knocked over by person on electric scooter in Newbridge

A walker was assaulted in Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge on Friday morning last. 

The victim was first knocked over and then assaulted by a person on an electric scooter. 

No injuries were reported and there is no description of the culprit. 

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are aware of an incident of assault that occurred at approximately 11:55am on the 28th of April 2023 in the Newbridge area of Co Kildare.

"No injuries were reported.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

Anybody with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station.