GARDAÍ HAVE ARRESTED a woman in her 20s after a young woman was seriously assaulted in Limerick overnight.

The woman who was attacked – who is also in her 20s- was taken to University Hospital Limerick with head injuries.

It happened on Parnell street in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí are investigating the assault. The woman arrested can be held for up to 24 hours of questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.

Read: Fingal County Council considering installing lights in park where woman was assaulted>

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