03/10/2019

Four Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Serious Sexual Assault In Co Wexford

Four male teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with an incident in Co Wexford.

The arrests were made by garda investigating a serious sexual assault reported to have occurred on 28 July, 2019 at approximately 12:15am in the Burrow area of Courtown Harbour, Gorey.

All four males are being detained in Garda Stations in the South East under section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1994.

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have been in the Burrow area, Courtown Harbour between 10pm on Saturday Sunday 28 July, 2019, who have not already been in contact, to contact Gardaí in Gorey on 053 943 0690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

(MH/CM)

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