Cork gardaí respond to reported assault in Douglas

Despite initial reports of a stabbing, there is now no indication of a knife being used.

Multiple people attacked one male near a popular pub in the village, it is understood. But there were no signs of serious injury.

The victim got up and walked away from the altercation and sustained no significant injuries, it is understood.

When gardaí arrived at the scene, the victim and his attackers had left. The victim has not complained of the attack to gardaí.

But gardaí are checking on the victim involved. No ambulance was called for the incident.

In a statement to the Irish Examiner, gardaí said: "No injuries were reported, and no individuals came forward at the scene."

"Those believed to have been involved had already left the area," the garda spokesperson added.