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Marita Moloney

Gardai investigating 'sexual assault at student accommodation' in Sligo

Gardai have launched an investigation into an alleged assault in Co Sligo overnight.

The alleged incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Ballinode area of Sligo town.

It is reported that the incident concerns an alleged serious sexual assault which occurred at a student accommodation complex.

A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an alleged assault which occurred in the Ballinode area of Sligo overnight.

"An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made and no further information is available at this time."

It comes after two girls were allegedly sexually assaulted in the town last weekend.

Sligo Garda Station. (Google Maps)

The teenagers, who are aged 14 and 15, are said to have been assaulted at locations near Sligo town on Saturday night.

Gardai are continuing to investigate the matter, and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

"A garda spokesperson said on Sunday: "Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses in relation to a number of alleged assaults that occurred near Sligo Town yesterday evening, Saturday, 22nd, January 2022.

"Gardaí are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Ballydoogan, Oakfield and Maugheraboy areas of Sligo, between 8pm – 10pm and who noticed any activity which caught their attention, whether they think it may be of relevance or not.

"Any road users who may have been travelling through these areas and who may have dash-cam footage is also asked to make this available to Gardaí.

"In addition, Gardaí are making an appeal to taxi drivers who were working at the time and who may have taken a fare from Sligo to Manorhamilton, to come forward.

"Anyone with any information in relation to this matter is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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