Assaults in Easkey

GARDAÍ are investigating an incident in west Sligo at the weekend in which it is believed a number of youths were assaulted, with two of them of having to be brought to hospital for treatment.

The violent incident, which is believed to have involved a number of young people, occurred in Easkey around 5pm on Monday evening.

Gardaí told the Sligo Weekender on Tuesday that they were investigating “an incident of assault”.

A garda spokesperson said that gardaí were alerted to the incident while on patrol in the area.

They said that two male youths were taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident.

Gardaí also said that their investigations are ongoing.