Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on Thursday.
Gardaí are investigating an attempted assault and robbery in the midlands.
The incident occurred on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on Thursday evening.
Investigating Gardaí are particularly seeking information on two men that were seen at the entrance to the train station between 5.30 and 6pm.
One of the men was cycling a dark coloured mountain bike.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have camera or dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
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