Woman arrested after man allegedly bottled in the face in Longford

Alarming footage, obtained by the Longford Leader, has emerged of a man savagely attacking a young woman moments after he was allegedly attacked himself during the early hours of yesterday morning.

The incident took place in Newtownforbes, Co Longford at around 1:30am.

The Leader understands the alleged victim, who is aged in his 20s, required eight stitches to the side of his face following the attack.

Video footage of the incident shows a man kicking and punching a woman to the ground.

The female can be seen falling to the ground during which a number of knees and punches can be seen striking the young woman as she lay prone on the floor.

Gardaí have confirmed a woman in her 20s was arrested and later released without charge ahead of a file being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

“Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in Newtownforbes, Co. Longford on Friday, 21st April 2023,” said a garda spokesperson.

“A male was injured and received medical treatment.

“A female was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Longford.

“She has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP."