Gardai investigating assaults in Offaly on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Gardaí in Birr are appealing for witnesses to two assaults which took place in Shannonbridge recently.

One of these assaults occurred in a licensed premises and the other happened on the main street near the bridge.

The acts of violence broke out on the night of New Year's Eve into the early hours of New Year's Day, between 12 midnight and 1.20am.

A Garda spokesperson told The Midland Tribune that any information provided will be treated with absolute discretion and confidentiality.

Gardaí can be contacted at either Birr Garda Station on 05791 69700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.