Gardaí in Cork have begun an investigation after a man was assaulted and robbed by a group of men over the weekend.
It is understood the investigation comes after the man aged in his 20s was attacked on Pouladuff Road in Cork city at approximately 3am on Saturday morning.
Gardaí say the group of men assaulted the man before stealing his wallet and phone.
It is believed that the injured man was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment but was later discharged.
They added that an investigation is currently ongoing.