Breaking: Man violently assaulted in attack in Kilkenny City

A man in his thirties was violently assaulted in Kilkenny City and is being treated at St Luke's Hospital for a significant injury to his neck.

The assault took place at the skatepark in the city centre at approximately 6pm yesterday evening.

The man who is non national received a laceration to his neck. 

The scene has been sealed off and a forensic examination has taken place.

Investigations are ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 7775000.