Three men were injured during a serious assault in Maynooth, County Kildare ealier this week. 

The attack took place outside an educational establishment in the town on Monday at 6.50PM. 

One of the men, who is in his 50s, was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he is being treated for serious injuries. 

A man in his 20s was arrested and has since been charged in relation to the incident. 

He will appear before Naas District Court this morning.

Main image: A lampost outside a Garda Station. Image by: Alamy.com.