Appeal for witnesses as male suffers assault in Waterford city

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Waterford city in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The male, aged in his early twenties, was assaulted on John Street.

He sustained injuries and swelling to his jaw area and was transferred to University Hospital Waterford by ambulance.

Gardaí are asking anyone who was in the area at approximately 2am to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300.

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