BREAKING: 'Serious' incident in Offaly

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious assault that occurred along the canal bank in Tullamore at approximately 4pm today (Wednesday).

As the investigation is in its early stages, An Garda Síochána cannot confirm any further details at this time, in a statement issued to the Offaly Independent.

Further updates will be issued in due course.

UPDATE, 8pm, Wednesday: THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED here