Gardai in Mullingar are investigating a serious assault on a young female which occurred in the Ashe Road area of Mullingar on Sunday, the 6th June 2010 at approximately 3pm.
The assault took place in an open area where a number of children were playing. The culprit is described as being in his late teens/ early twenties. He was wearing a grey tracksuit with a hooded top and wearing black runners. He is described as being of average height. This youth is described as having a freckled or spotty face.
Gardaí wish to appeal to anyone who may have been in the Ashe Road area and who may have seen this youth or to any person who can assist Gardaí to contact them at Mullingar Garda Station at 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
From the Garda.ie press office
Update: 12 June, 2010 14, June, 2010
A man is due in court in Mullingar this evening in connection with a serious assault on a girl in the town last week.
The male(26yrs) was arrested Friday the 11th June 2010 and detained in Mullingar Garda Station under the provisions of Sec. 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.
The assault happened on the Ashe Road in the town, in an area of open ground.
The man will appear before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court at 5.45pm this evening.