Kerry 'sex assault' investigated

Gardaí in Co Kerry are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a young man in Killarney last night.

Gardaí in Co Kerry are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a young man in Killarney last night.

An incident took place in Killarney National Park, close to the town centre, some time before midnight, and a man was later taken to the sexual assault unit, in Cork University Hospital, for tests.

The scene, which is in the Demense area and close to a children’s playground, was cordoned off today for forensic examination.

There have been no arrests in the case and gardai said they would be taking a statement from the injured party.

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