Arrests following assault and public order incidents in Clonmel

Gardaí have made a number of arrests this morning in connection with an alleged assault and subsequent public order offence in Clonmel last weekend.

Five men – ranging in age from late teens to late 40s – are in custody.

They are being questioned in relation to an assault which happened last Friday in the Shanavine Way area of the town and a public order incident in the same area the following day.

Inspector James White is from Clonmel Garda station.