Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that resulted in a teenage boy requiring hospital treatment.
The incident occurred in the Clancy Park area of Ennis on Monday afternoon.
A video has been circulated on social media platforms showing a bloodied scene apparently in the driveway of a domestic residence.
Gardaí have confirmed that a male has been treated in hospital. The scene was preserved by Gardaí for technical examination.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí have received report of an alleged incident of assault at a park earlier this afternoon in Ennis. Co. Clare.
A number of people were involved in an altercation between 1.45pm and 2.45pm yesterday afternoon.
A man in his 30s sustained significant injuries and was subsequently taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
Gardaí have carried out follow-up searches however no weapons have been seized and no arrests have yet been made.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have observed the incident or road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may who may have camera or dash cam footage to come forward.
Gardaí say ‘enquiries are ongoing.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 68 48 100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.