It's the third such incident in the midlands since the weekend.
A community in Offaly is said to be shocked and disappointed after a violent attack yesterday.
Investigations are continuing after a man was hospitalised with serious head injuries following the incident in Kilcormac.
Local independent councillor John Leahy says the only way to tackle the problem is swift action:
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