Kildare Gardaí appeal for witnesses to attack on six men leaving one hospitalised

An Garda Síochána Kildare are appealing to the public for witnesses to an assault on a group of six men which occurred at St. John's Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare at 1.38am on February 8, 2025.

Speaking on KFM's weekly Crimetime Slot, Garda Sean O'Mahony explained that a group of six young men were gathered chatting on their home from socialising when they were approached by three men who were unknown to them.

A brief conversation took place between the nine men before an argument ensued and the three unknown males punched two of the six men in the eye.

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One of the men required medical treatment in hospital and was taken for treatment by ambulance.

Garda O'Mahony said the men who were attacked are all safe and well - but gardaí are appealing for information from the public that could identify the three males who had approached and attacked the group of six men.