Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault involving two solicitors near the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin.

One of the solicitors suffered an injury to his face during the incident this morning.

The two men know each other and Gardaí say they have now both been identified.

The Garda investigation is ongoing.

A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí at the Bridewell have commenced an investigation following an alleged assault incident between two males on Wolf Tone Quay, Dublin 7 shortly after 11am on Thursday 11th February 2021.

“One of the men involved sustained facial injuries in the incident.

“Investigating Gardaí have identified both parties involved and enquiries are ongoing.”