The Garda investigation into an alleged assault on a teenage boy in Ballaghaderreen does not involve any refugee or asylum-seeker.
The force has said there is a significant amount of misinformation online about the incident.
In a Misinformation Notice posted on social media, the gardai said: "Shortly after midnight on Friday, November 1, gardai received a report of an alleged assault at a location in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
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"All the circumstances surrounding this alleged incident are under investigation.
"We are aware of a significant degree of misinformation in circulation online.
"Please be aware that this investigation does not involve anyone seeking international protection."
