A woman was attacked by a male passenger on the Red Line Luas in Dublin city centre this week.
The alleged assault happened at the Jervis Luas stop at around 11.30am on Tuesday morning, when a man launched an attack on the fellow passenger.
The man, aged in his early 30s, was getting off the Luas at the Jervis Luas stop when he threw an item which hit the woman on the head.
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The man was arrested shortly afterwards and has been charged for public order offences with a court date in the future.
Gardai are now appealing to any witnesses of the incident to contact them.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Store Street are investigating an alleged assault that took place on the red Luas line this morning, Tuesday 20th December, 2022 at approximately 11.30am.
"A male passenger was alighting from the Luas at the Jervis Luas stop. As he was departing the tram, the male threw an item which struck a female passenger on her head.
"The male (early 30s) was arrested a short time later and was taken to Store Street Garda station. He was charged for public order offences and is due to appear before court at a later date.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
"Any persons who travelled on this Luas this morning and can assist Gardaí with their investigation, please contact Store Street Garda station 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
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