The Dealer sees that a student in his first year at Kildalton Agricultural College, Co Kilkenny, was the victim of a serious assault in Waterford last week.

The young man, 18, fell victim to the assault on John Street, Waterford, on Wednesday night. Gardaí attended the scene he was removed to Waterford Regional Hospital.

The Dealer hears that the young man is recovering well from his injuries after he underwent surgery.

Gardaí arrested two men aged 18 and 19 in relation to the incident. The younger man has been charged while the 19-year-old was released without charge on Friday evening.