Garda appeal for assault witnesses

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault at St Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin, on Monday

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault at St Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin, on Monday. A woman walking her dog at about 9.45 a.m. near the pitch-and-putt grounds in the park was attacked and a man was seen leaving the park shortly afterwards. The man ran down Watermill Road towards James Larkin Road.

He is described as aged between 28 and 30 and between 5'1" and 5'4", "very stocky" with a round face and "noticeably brown, staring eyes". He has short auburn or ginger hair.

Anyone with information should contact Raheny Garda station at (01) 8327301 or ring the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.

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