Four people have been arrested after a late-night row which left a man hospitalised in Co Tipperary.
Gardai attended the scene of a "violent disturbance" incident at Cooleens Close in Clonmel at around 1am on Thursday.
One man was taken to hospital following the incident but has since been discharged.
While another man was charged after the altercation and has since been released.
And in a follow up operation on Friday morning, armed gardai arrested three men, in their 30s, 40s and 60s, and a woman in her 40s in connection with the investigation.
A spokesman said: "On Thursday shortly after 1am Gardaí from Clonmel were alerted to reports of a violent disturbance involving a group of people at Cooleens Close in Clonmel.
"Gardaí dispersed the group and arrested one man under the public order act at the scene. Another man required hospital for treatment following the incident. It’s understood those involved are known to one another.
"The man arrested at the scene was later charged and released. The injured man has since been discharged from hospital.
"In a follow up operation this morning, Friday, members of the Armed Support Unit (ASU) along with detectives and members of the drugs unit based in Clonmel, carried out an arrest operation.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anyone who in the Cooleens Close area of Clonmel in the early hours of Thursday morning to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station 052-6177640 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."
