Man hospitalised after vicious assault at horse fair in Offaly

A man was hospitalised in Offaly last night after a violent assault in Banagher where the town's annual horse fair is taking place. 

Gardaí say they are investigating an assault which occurred on the Main Street in Banagher, in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, September 17.

The incident was allegedly captured on camera with footage circulating widely on social media. The video shows a number of people involved in a violent altercation.

The video appears to show one man being kicked repeatedly while on the ground as others attempt to bring an end to the vicious exchanges. 

"A man was later taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment," gardai confirmed to the Offaly Express.

They also confirmed that no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.