06/04/2018

Investigation Launched Into Alleged Assault Of Nine-Year-Old Girl

An investigation has been launched into the alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl in Leinster.

It is understood that the allegation involves a claim that an 11-year-old boy raped the girl in a field last Sunday, 01 April.

Gardaí launched a investigation after a member of the public discovered the children and took the girl to safety.

(MH/LM)

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