'The incident happened after a dispute in relation to duck shooting rights on local lands'

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident between the hours of 10pm and 11pm to come forward.

A man in his 30s was arrested and later charged in connection to the assault.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the Dublin Street area.

'Because times are hard the figures are indicative of the circumstances people find themselves in'

A total of four police officers were assaulted.

The male remains in police custody at this time.

A 94-year-old woman and her two sons were left 'traumatised' as a result of the attack which took place at a property in Ballintubber.