Alleged garda sexual assault of girl (11) brought to Gsoc

Allegations that a garda sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl have been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc), An Garda Síochána has said.

A Garda spokesman said the force would not comment further because the matter was with Gsoc.

A Gsoc spokeswoman said the commission would not comment, not even to confirm whether it had received a complaint.