Gardaí appeal for information after Temple Bar assault

Gardaí have appealed for information regarding a serious assault on a woman in the Temple Bar area of Dublin last weekend.

They received reports of a woman who was attacked by a man at Bedford Lane, close to Aston Quay on Saturday morning at about 3.40am.

It is believed she was knocked to the ground after which members of the public came to her assistance. The woman left the scene before gardaí arrived.

Interviewed

Gardaí said there were several witnesses and a number of people have been interviewed in connection with their investigation.

Investigating officers are asking this woman or anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact them at Pearse Street Garda station on (01) 666 9000, the Garda confidential line, 1800 666111 or any other station.