Alarming footage has emerged of a man savagely attacking a young woman moments after allegedly being bottled in the face on the main street of a Co Longford village yesterday morning.
The incident took place in Newtownforbes, Co Longford at around 1:30am.
The Irish Mirror understands the man, who is aged in his 20s, required eight stitches to the side of his face following the alleged attack.
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Video footage of the incident has since emerged, showing a man kicking and punching a woman to the ground.
The female can be seen falling to the ground during which a number of knees and punches can be seen striking the young woman as she lay prone on the floor.
Gardaí have confirmed a woman in her 20s was arrested and later released without charge ahead of a file being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
“Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in Newtownforbes, Co. Longford on Friday, 21st April 2023,” said a garda spokesperson.
“A male was injured and received medical treatment.
“A female was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Longford.
“She has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP."
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