Arrests made after serious assault during midlands festival

A number of arrests have been made by Laois Offaly Gardaí after a serious assault during a festival in Offaly.

It's reported that a young man was seriously assaulted on Vintage Sunday night on Main Street Birr.

The victim suffered facial injuries and was subsequently hospitalised.

The Gardai said they have made a number of arrests and are following a definite line of inquiry.