Young man hospitalised after disturbance in Offaly

A YOUNG man was injured and hospitalised during a late night disturbance on a road in Birr.

On Monday August 5 at 1am, a number of people were involved in what was described as an altercation on Wilmer Road, Birr during which the young man was assaulted.

The injured party is from the Birr area.

Gardaí say they have spoken to a number of witnesses and their investigations are ongoing.