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AN INVESTIGATION HAS been launched into a report of a sexual assault that allegedly happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Co Wexford.
The incident, which gardaí said is of a serious nature, is reported to have happened at around 12.15am in the Burrow area of Courtown Harbour in Gorey.
It is understood the alleged incident was a sexual assault.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward.
They are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the Burrow area between 10pm on Saturday night and 2am on Sunday morning who saw any suspicious behaviour to contact gardaí in Gorey on 053 943 0690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Gardaí would not release any further information “due to the sensitive nature of the incident”.
Investigations are ongoing.
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Heres how this will play out.
Gardai arrest suspect.
Suspect is found guilty.
Judge says either (a) suspect had a tough upbringing, or (b) suspect comes from a good family, either way a custodial sentence will be of no benefit. So judge gives suspect a suspended sentence.
The victim is yet let down by the irish justice system.
@Eamonn Connaghan: Also if he happens to have a good work history that should see him on his merry way
If there were 3 girls attacked then the gardai must have got descriptions of the attackers. Surely they should issue descriptions as a safety measure. Softly softly approach in case anyone might get offended.
It was 3 young girls who reported that they were raped,hope the perps are caught soon.
Sash, unless your opinion suits the EU agenda
The beach was cornered off by the guards on Sunday also…
@Tonks: I was told this too (on Monday, before this story broke) by someone who was in courtown at the weekend.
@Diarmaid O’Riordáin: according to the independent the perpetrators are from Kilkenny
@Diarmaid O’Riordáin: Not asylum seekers.They have a curfew.
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