Gardaí in Galway City have launched an investigation after a 19 year old was left hospitalised following a brutal attack.
The investigation comes after the young man was allegedly attacked by a group of eight youths at a bus stop on the Castlepark Road last Friday January 19th at approximately 7.20pm.
Although it is not yet known what was the motive behind the attack Gardai say the teenager recieved two wounds to the back.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Galway Gardai on 091-538000.