Investigation into alleged sexual assault on west Cork beach
An investigation has started into an alleged sexual assault at a beach in west Cork.
The incident is said to have happened in the early hours of Saturday morning at Allihies beach.
Gardai have confirmed to REDFM news that no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
Robin Schiller, reporter with the Irish Independent says officers believe the incident may have happened near a public toilet.
"Investigations are ongoing.
"The incident happened on the Allihies beach sometime after 11 o'clock on Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday morning, and the Gardai are investigating reports that a woman in her late teens was assaulted near a public toilet on the beach.
"It would be a popular enough spot locally, and well attended by people on a Friday, so Gardai are anxious that anyone who has any witnesses or has any information may contact them at Bantry Garda station."
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries