Man in his 40s charged in connection with alleged assault in Waterford city

A man in his 40s has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Waterford city.

The incident occurred in the Mount Suir area at approximately 7:45pm on Wednesday evening.

A man aged in his 20s was conveyed to hospital for treatment of injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening.

Gardaí arrested a man aged in his 40s in connection with the incident.

He has since been charged and was scheduled to appear before Waterford District Court this morning.

“As this is now before the courts, there will be no further information,” a Garda spokesperson said.