'Horrible violence' in a Kilkenny town - broad daylight fracas shocks locals
One man taken to hospital with injuries
At least one person has been seriously injured following a fracas that took place in broad daylight in Callan, County Kilkenny yesterday.
The incident occurred at lunchtime on Bridge Street, in the centre of the town, outside a number of businesses.
It is reported that one man was beaten with a baseball bat and was later taken to hospital by ambulance.
Traffic on the one-way street was backed up and witnesses described cars going in both directions.
Motorists caught in the ensuing traffic hold-up witnessed the incident, as did local secondary school students, many of whom were left upset by what they saw.
Locals are shocked and have condemned the "horrible violence" witnessed in the town yesterday (Thursday).
It is believed the incident was a row between two local, feuding groups.
Videos of the incident are circulating, showing a group of up to six men, in various states of undress, with punches being thrown.