Gardaí investigate assault in Tramore involving male teenagers

Gardaí are investigating an assault involving male teenagers that took place on Thursday evening, May 8, in the Beech Park area of Tramore.

They attended the scene shortly before 7pm. It is understood that a knife-type implement was used during the course of the assault.  

A male youth, aged in his late teens, sustained an injury during the course of the incident and was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment. It is understood that his injuries are not life threatening.

An adult male, aged in his late teens, who was arrested in relation to the incident, has since been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

A male youth, aged in his late teens, who was also arrested in relation to the incident, has since been released pending referral to the Youth Diversion Programme.

Investigations are ongoing.