25/11/2011

Teen Girl Seriously Assaulted In Co Longford

A woman in her late teens has been seriously assaulted in County Longford, Gardaí have revealed on Friday.

Officers at Edgeworthstown said they are appealing for witnesses in relation to the serious assault, which occurred at Tinnynarr, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford at approximately 10am on Wednesday.

The female in her late teens was seriously assaulted in a field, which is on the Longford side of Edgeworthstown. She was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar and treated for her injuries. A male in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Longford Garda Station and has since been released without charge.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or any person with information to contact them at Granard Garda Station 043-6686512, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)

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