Four people were hospitalised following a “serious public order incident” in Galway in which a car was driven “at speed” at a group of people.
The incident occurred on the Headford Road in Galway at around 6.10pm on Sunday.
A large number of people were involved in an altercation in a car park on the Headford Road.
Two men were assaulted and are currently receiving treatment at University Hospital Galway for non-life threatening injuries.
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During the course of the incident, a vehicle was driven at speed at a group of people.
A man and woman are receiving treatment at University Hospital Galway for their injuries, which are understood to be non-life threatening.
Gardaí have seized a number of weapons which are understood to have been used during the course of the incident.
Two vehicles have also been seized for a technical examination. Investigations are ongoing at this time, a spokesman said.