Gardaí appeal for witnesses to assault in Longford that left man hospitalised

It is believed he had been assaulted by a number of males outside a house in Longford Town.

The man was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar where he is being treated for his injuries which are understood to be non-life threatening.

Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that occurred yesterday evening in Longford Town.

At around 8.30pm, a man in his 20s received a number of lacerations to his legs.