Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating an allegation of assault in the city at the weekend.
It happened at 7am on Saturday morning in the Irishtown area where a father and son were approached by two men who were intoxicated.
The father was treated in hospital after he received a punch in the eye while his son was slapped in the face.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda station on 056 7775000.