28/07/2016

Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Alleged Sexual Assault In Clondalkin

Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Clondalkin this morning, 28 July.

According to reports a woman was walking along the Lucan-Newlands Road towards Clondalkin at about 3am when she was attacked by at least three men.

No arrests have been made and gardaí have appealed for anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident to contact them at Ronanastown Garda Station on 01 666 7700.

Sinn Féin Dublin Mid-West TD, Eoin Ó Broin, has urged people with any information to contact Garda

"This brutal attack must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Our thoughts are with the women and her family. I would urge people with any information about this attack to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 666 7700. Any information, even rumour or gossip, could be helpful," Deputy Ó Broin said.

"It is not enough just to express our outrage. There is a need to do more to tackle the causes of rape culture and to provide greater support to survivors of these crimes."

(MH/LM)

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