The assaults happened at 4pm on Monday afternoon (Photo Credit: Meath Crime Prevention Facebook)

The assaults occurred at Beach Grove at 4pm on Monday afternoon.

Gardaí in Laytown are investigating an attack on two young people by a group of up to 15 others on Monday afternoon.

The assaults occurred at Beach Grove at 4pm when the group approached three young people and demanded their mobile phones.

They subsequently assaulted two of them by knocking them to the ground and kicking them.

The victims suffered minor injuries.

No property was stolen and the group then ran towards Laytown railway station.

Anybody who witnessed the attack or who can assist in identifying the culprits is asked to contact Laytown Garda Station on 041-981 33 20 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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