Two men in their 30s are recovering in hospital after being assaulted in Sallins, Co Kildare early this morning.
A garda spokeswoman said the men were set upon by a group of up to six men shortly before 2am on the Clane Road in the town.
The men were taken to Naas General Hospital where their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Gardaí are investigating the incident and no one has been arrested to date.