Two men were allegedly kidnapped and assaulted yesterday by a group of men.
Gardai are investigating after it is understood two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were held against their will and attacked by a group of males following their arrival at a house in the Omeath area of Co Louth on Friday afternoon.
One of the men managed to free himself and raise the alarm, while the second man was found near Drumad a short time later.
Both men were treated at Out Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda for injuries described as non-life threatening and have since been discharged.
The scene was preserved and examined by local scenes of crime officers.
A man in his 20s was arrested this morning as part of the investigation.
He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at Dundalk Garda Station and can be held for up to seven days.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact the incident room at Dundalk Garda Station (042) 938 8400 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing.
