A woman has been assaulted during a car hijacking that took place on Clane Main Street, County Kildare.

A woman in her 40s was approached by a man who forcibly removed her from her parked car outside a takeaway at around 10.45pm on Saturday.

The man then stole the car and fled the scene.

A second woman in her 20s was assaulted during the course of the incident.

Both women were taken to Naas General Hospital to be treated for non-life threatning injuries.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward.

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