GARDAÍ IN FERMOY are investigating the assault of a garda that occurred during an anti-refugee protest in the town last night.

The assault took place at around 6 pm on Oliver Plunkett Hill.

A Gardaí spokesperson said: “Medical treatment was not required by the Garda.
No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing.”

A video of the assault was circulated on social media last night by one of the protestors.

It shows two young people striking a garda in plainclothes in quick succession.

Several protests have taken place in Fermoy since asylum seekers were moved into a converted convent in the locality.

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Gardaí investigate assault of member of the force during anti-refugee protest in Fermoy

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