Breaking: Two men hospitalised following violent assault in Kilkenny

Two men are being treated at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny following a violent assault earlier today.

The injured parties, both in their twenties sustained 'significant' injuries during the attack which took place at Bonnettstown, Kilkenny at approximately 7am today. Both men are in 'a serious condition' and are undergoing medical treatment. Their injuries are understood to be non life threatening.

Gardai are investigating and are appealing to anyone with information or anyone who was in the Bonnetstown area between 6 and 9am this morning with dashcam footage to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 7775000.