LATEST: Gardaí investigating assault in Kildare town

Gardaí in Kildare town have appealed for information on an incident in which a man was allegedly assaulted by a stranger in the early hours of Saturday.

The victim who was aged in his 20s sustained minor injures after he was punched in the face in the Market Square area. 

Local gardaí are examining local CCTV footage as part of their investigation. 

Officers have also appealed for information from witnesses. 

A Garda Press Office spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault of male (20s) which occurred in Kildare Town in the early hours of Saturday morning, 1st October 2022."