Garda investigation underway after late-night brawl in Mayo town

Gardaí in Mayo are investigating after a man in his 30s was hospitalised following a late-night assault during festival celebrations in Belmullet on Saturday.

Gardaí responded to reports of an incident on Barrack Street at approximately 11.40 p.m., where the man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

He was transferred to Mayo University Hospital for treatment.

The altercation, which has been widely circulated on social media, took place amid the lively atmosphere of the town’s festival.

The exact circumstances leading to the assault are still unclear, and Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.