Gardaí are investigating after a man in Louth was attacked by a group of youths brandishing a knife.

He received facial injuries caused by a knife in the altercation and was taken to hospital where he received a number of stitches.

The alleged assault occurred at 10:45pm last night in Cloonanna, Knockbridge, County Louth

The man was confronted by the group as he left a pub in the area.

The scene was preserved and gardaí are viewing CCTV footage from the area as part of their investigations.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041 6853222.