Crime & Law

Man arrested in Dublin over alleged sexual offence

Male suspect in his 40s was apprehended in a Garda operation on Thursday afternoon

Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with an alleged sexual offence. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with an alleged sexual offence. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
Mark Hilliard
Fri Sept 15 2017 - 14:20

A man in his forties remains in custody in Dublin this afternoon in connection with an alleged sexual offence.

The man was arrested yesterday afternoon and is questioned at Lucan Garda station after being.

He was arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

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Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times