Gardai in Offaly investigating fight on the street that left man requiring stitches in his head

Gardai in Offaly are investigating a fight on the street that left a man requiring stitches in his head.

Two or three young men were involved in a physical altercation on Main Street, Birr at 1am on Sunday December 18.

According to gardai, one of the young men received a blood injury to the head during the fight, which required stitches.

“There was quite a lot of blood but it looked worse than it actually was. We are seeking information from members of the public who may have witnessed the fight. Your calls will be dealt with confidentially. The Garda Confidential Line is 1800 666 111,” commented a garda spokesperson.