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25th Dec 2017

Gardaí make arrest in connection with serious assault of young woman in Dún Laoghaire

Dave Hanratty

A young man has been arrested in relation to Saturday’s assault.

Gardaí have made an arrest following a serious assault on a woman in her 20s that took place close to the Baths at Queen’s Road in Dún Laoghaire on Saturday afternoon.

A male juvenile was arrested on Christmas morning in Dún Laoghaire and is currently being held under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The woman sustained extensive wounds in the attack and underwent emergency surgery at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she received treatment for her injuries.

She remains in hospital in serious condition as the investigation continues.

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