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Dublin

Gardaí investigating alleged sexual assault in Tolka Valley Park

Gardaí are “following a definite line of enquiry”.

GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING an alleged incident that happened in Tolka Valley Park in Dublin yesterday.

A passerby saw a female being led into the woods by a male.

It is understood that an alleged sexual assault took place.

Gardaí were alerted and attended the scene. The male fled on foot but was caught by gardaí.

A spokesperson confirmed that gardaí are “following a definite line of enquiry” but that no arrests have been made.

With reporting by Niall O’Connor

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