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Keith Duffy was reportedly "surrounded and attacked" by a gang of men at a Dublin club last weekend.

The singer and actor was allegedly assaulted by six men at popular celebrity hotspot Lillie's Bordello - reports the Irish Mail on Sunday.

The former Boyzone star was celebrating with his wife Lisa after attending his son Jay's film premiere for Handsome Devil at the Audi Film Festival Dublin.

But their night ended in violence after the 42-year-old was reportedly assaulted by a group in the club's VIP area.

The incident, which happened in the early hours of last Sunday morning, allegedly occurred after the men became verbally abusive towards Lisa.

When Keith stepped in, the men turned on him - a source claimed, who said the Dubliner was badly shaken after the incident.

The source said: "Six guys surrounded him in the club after Lisa came looking for him [after going to find security],

"She was upset by the behaviour of these guys. He got a few digs – there were a few of them. There was six on one."

Gardai were called to the scene, but it is understood Duffy and has wife had gone home, and the men had left by the time they arrived.

An onlooker added: "Lisa was really upset. They just set on Keith, there was no reason for it, it was unprovoked."

A spokesman for Duffy said: "There was an incident, but it has been blown out of proportion.

"Keith was back at work the next day. He's fine. It was just a minor thing. He's OK."