UPDATED: Section of street closed off in this Kildare town centre following 'serious assault'

A part of the main street in a County Kildare town centre was closed off today.

Garda "crime scene" tape was been used to cordon off a section of pavement in North Main Street, Naas, and there is a garda presence at the scene.

Pedestrians using the pavement outside the Four Star Pizza outlet and the Browne's of Naas clothing store are effectively being diverted from that section of the footpath to preserve the scene.

There is some local speculation that the activity may be associated with a public order related incident overnight.

Forensic experts wearing specialised protective clothing were working at the scene in the afternoon.

The gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which occurred on North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare on Sunday 15th March 2026.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident which occurred shortly after 2:45am.

An adult male (aged in his 30s) was conveyed to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination. 

An adult male (aged in his 20s) was arrested for public order offences and has since been released.

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

Any persons who were in the vicinity of North Main Street between 02:20 and 3:00am on Sunday 15th March 2026 and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.