Five injured in Oxegen slash assault

Five teenagers have been injured in a violent episode at the Oxegen festival in Punchestown. The men are believed to have received slashwounds.

The incident happened at the blue campsite at about 4am today. It is understood a row broke out between two groups.

Four of the men were treated for their injuries on the site and one man, aged 19, was taken to Tallaght General Hospital.

Gardaí are investigating.