A man was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident.
Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault in the midlands.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a home in Ashdale, Athlone.
A man in his 20s was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of what's said to be non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, and anyone with any information is being asked to contact Athlone Garda Station.