Four hospitalised after car driven at speed into group of people in Galway

Four people were hospitalised following a “serious public order incident” in Galway in which a car was driven “at speed” at a group of people.

The incident occurred on the Headford Road in Galway at around 6.10pm on Sunday.

A large number of people were involved in an altercation in a car park on the Headford Road.

Two men were assaulted and are currently receiving treatment at University Hospital Galway for non-life threatening injuries.

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During the course of the incident, a vehicle was driven at speed at a group of people.

A man and woman are receiving treatment at University Hospital Galway for their injuries, which are understood to be non-life threatening.

Gardaí have seized a number of weapons which are understood to have been used during the course of the incident.

Two vehicles have also been seized for a technical examination. Investigations are ongoing at this time, a spokesman said.