Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault on a couple of teenage boys in Co.Meath.

The incident happened on the 5th of November in Gormanstown.

Gardai investigating an assault on two 17 years olds from Laytown by a large group of youths have arrested two males in their teens earlier today in connection with the incident.

It happened at around 4pm on Sunday the 5th of November near Gormanston Railway Station in Co. Meath.

The boys reported being attacked and were treated at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

They were allegedly assaulted by a large group of males who were described as both black and white youths accompanied by females who witnessed the assaults.

These groups boarded the train in Balbriggan Station and got off at Gormanston Station.

Both youths arrested today in the Balbriggan area are currently being detained in Ashbourne Garda Station.

The investigation is continuing.