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Assault

Man arrested after early morning assault in Waterford

A man in his 30s was assaulted at a house on John’s Avenue.

GARDAÍ SAID THEY have arrested a man early this morning after an assault in Waterford City.

They were called to an assault on a man in his 30s at a house on John’s Avenue shortly before 7am.

The man was taken to hospital and gardaí said his injuries were not life-threatening.

A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in garda custody.

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