Crime & Law

Roads sealed off in Co Donegal as gardaí investigate alleged sexual assault

Woman attacked on public roadway in Bunbeg area

29/04/16 Gardai at the scene in South Dublin this morning where they are commencing a dig for the bodies of two babies who were the result of abuse of a child in the 60's and 70's.. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin. crime stock ****NB HOUSE CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED***

Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Co Donegal. File photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins

Stephen Maguire
Sun Dec 24 2023 - 14:30

Gardai have launched an investigation following an alleged sexual assault in Co Donegal in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The incident happened in the Bunbeg area of West Donegal at approximately 2am.

It is understood a woman was attacked out on a public roadway close to a local premises. Gardai have sealed off a number of roads leading to the location where the woman was allegedly attacked.

CCTV footage taken from the area is also being viewed by investigators. Gardai have confirmed they have launched an investigation.

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