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

Gardaí say allegation of abuse referred to ombudsman commission

The allegation has been referred to Gsoc. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
The allegation has been referred to Gsoc. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

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.

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