He suffered non life-threatening injuries.
A man is being treated in hospital following an assault in the midlands.
The incident occurred in Kirwan Park in Mountmellick at around 20 to one this morning.
The man suffered non life-threatening injuries to his legs and face.
Gardaí are appealing for any witneses in the area at the time to come forward.
Inquiries are ongoing.
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