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The injured party, aged in his twenties, was rushed to the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar
Gardaí are closing in on suspects involved in an alleged brawl and assault in Longford town last weekend.
The violent disturbance occurred at around 9.30pm on Saturday night and it is believed up to 10 men were involved.
It is understood one man, who is from a local family, was seriously assaulted and he suffered severe and horrendous injuries to one of his ears.
The injured party, aged in his twenties, was rushed to the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar by ambulance where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Footage of the alleged incident has been widely circulated online in recent days.
The alleged brawl is believed to have started outside a nearby pub before escalating down Ballymahon Street.
It is understood Gardaí have interviewed a large number of people in connection with the incident and they and are confident of arrests.
A Garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating an alleged public order incident and assault which took place at Ballymahon Street, Longford, at around 9:30pm on 18th October 2025.
"A man aged in his 20s was brought by ambulance to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
"No other injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing."
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