One woman was sent to hospital early Friday morning with minor injuries following an assault by a group of people in Fredericton's downtown bar district.

Sgt. Ross Chandler with the Fredericton Police Force said several people took part in the assault, that happened at around 2 a.m. at The Tannery on King Street.

A media release issued by the police force says, "suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing."

Fredericton Police consider this an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public, it said.

Chandler would not release any further details about the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the assault is asked to contact the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300.