Gardaí appeal after hatchet brawl near Athy court

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Happened in broad daylight

Gardaí are appealing for information on a lunchtime fight involving several men in Athy.

The incident happened on Barrow Quay in the Co Kildare town at 1 pm Tuesday, December 12 when between six men and four men armed with hatchet and wheel braces.

Damage was caused to a car in the area during the incident, which happened near Athy Courthouse.

While four arrests were made, Gardaí are appealing for any information on the incident, including mobile phone footage or dash cam footage. 

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