"Spitting and throwing stones" - Gardaí talk of traumatic assault in Newbridge
Gardaí described the incident as a shocking attack
A man was injured after being assaulted in a daylight attack in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, prompting Gardaí to appeal for witnesses.
The incident occurred on July 13 at 8pm.
The victim was walking along Station Road when he encountered two men who allegedly spat at him and threw stones in his direction.
He continued towards Roseberry Hill, where he again came across the same two men and was allegedly assaulted a number of times, sustaining injuries.
Gardaí described the incident as a shocking attack that would have been extremely traumatic for the injured man and his family.
They are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage from the Station Road or Roseberry Hill areas to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431212.