Assault and criminal damage probe in west of Ireland town

Gardaí are investigating an assault and criminal damage incident that occurred at approximately 2.45 p.m. on Monday last in Ballaghaderreen.

A man in his 70s was allegedly assaulted during the course of this incident - and he did not require immediate medical treatment.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Brusna area of Ballaghaderreen at the time, are asked to make this available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.