A District Court Judge has been assaulted during a court sitting in Dublin's Temple Bar.

The incident happened during a case before the family law courts at around lunchtime.

The woman was taken to hospital but has since been discharged - her injuries are NOT believed to be serious.

The Courts Service says security systems were put in place, and Gardaí were also present in the court.

One person has been arrested and brought to Pearse Street Garda station.