A Peaceful Candlelight Demonstration is being held in West Waterford this evening in wake of recent assaults in the area.

Investigations are still underway following the assault of a man in Cappoquin on Friday last, October 17th.

Meanwhile, seven members of An Garda Síochána were injured in three separate, violent incidents between October 17th and 19th.

“Standing Together for Waterford” will take place this evening from 7pm to 8pm in The Square, Cappoquin.

Organisers Councillor Donnchadh Mulcahy and TD Conor McGuinness said the demonstration is about showing that violence and intimidation have no place anywhere in West Waterford, that the area will not be defined by fear, but by community and solidarity.

All are welcome to join the peaceful demonstration with a candle in hand. 

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