A member of An Garda Síochána was assaulted in Virginia while on duty earlier this week.
The assault occurred during a public order incident in the town on Monday morning where a man was highly intoxicated and allegedly violent on the Main Street of the town.
During the course of the incident, a man aged in his 20s who was partially clothed allegedly assaulted the member of the force.
A number of Gardai were in attendance and the man was brought to Cavan Garda Station where he was later released from garda custody for a medical assessment.
The incident remains under investigation and a file is now expected to be prepared for the DPP.
The Co Cavan member of An Garda Síochána attended the local hospital as a precautionary measure but remained on duty.
