Gardai said that they have begun enquires after an alleged vicious assault on a teenage girl in Limerick City.
The 16-year old girl was walking at Ballinacurra Road around 9.30pm last Thursday when she was allegedly set upon by a group of four females and a male.
The group allegedly surrounded the girl and punched, kicked and scraped her, pulling lumps of hair from her head.
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The girl was also allegedly struck with a crutch during the attack.
“Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of assault that occurred on the Ballinacurra Road, Limerick on Thursday, 25th August 2022,” a Garda spokesman confirmed.
“A female teenage youth was injured during the incident. Enquiries are ongoing at this time,” they added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating Gardai at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214340.
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