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Man (20s) arrested after alleged assault in Co Waterford

The incident happened on O'Connell Street in the city at around 5 pm.
Man (20s) arrested after alleged assault in Co Waterford

A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with an alleged assault in Waterford on Wednesday evening.

The incident happened on O'Connell Street in the city at around 5 pm.

Gardaí attended the scene and arrested one person, who was detained at a Garda station in the Southern Region.

He has since been released without charge, pending a file to the DPP.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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