GardaĆ in Kilkenny have launched an investigation after a taxi man was assaulted earlier this week.
According to The Irish Sun newspaper, the investigation comes after the man aged in his 40s, was attacked on John Street at approximately 12am on Monday.
It is understood that the man sustained a number of injuries to his face after he was attacked by the group.
GardaĆ say the man was taken to St Luke’s Hospital for treatment and an investigation is currently ongoing.


