Garda injured at Halloween incident in Offaly

A Garda was injured by a firework when attending a public order incident in Offaly on Halloween night.

Gardai said the incident occurred at Clonbullogue.

In a statement, Gardai said: "Gardaí and the Fire Service in County Offaly attended the scene of a fire-related public order incident in Clonbullogue at 21:40pm on Saturday, 31st October.

"While in attendance, a member of An Garda Síochána was injured by a firework and taken Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing."