Gardaí are investigating after a man operating a stop/go sign in Tralee, County Kerry, was allegedly punched in the face by a motorist in the middle of the day last week.
The incident is one of several assaults reported in the town within the last week, according to a Garda spokesperson. The man operating the sign did not require hospital treatment, but the assault has raised concerns about road worker safety.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. No arrests have been made as of yet.
Local councillors have expressed concern over the spate of assaults, urging the public to respect road workers and Gardaí to increase patrols in the area.
