Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardai are investigating an incident of criminal damage on Quay Street in the city.
The incident took place at approximately 5:45 yesterday evening at the front of a Chinese restaurant.
It's been claimed that the attack could be racially motivated.
During the incident a man in his 40s was injured, and was taken to University Hospital Galway with non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí have identified all parties involved and are following a definite line of enquiry.
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
A video of the incident has been widely circulated on social media.
Local Councillor Owen Hanley says it does not represent the people of Galway.
To hear from Cllr Hanley, tune in to Galway Bay fm on the hour..