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13th Jun 2018

Young woman allegedly sexually assaulted by three men on way home in Kildare

Kate Demolder

The alleged incident happened on the Prosperous Road.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred beside an Aldi supermarket in Clane, County Kildare.

The incident is reported to have occurred in the Millicent Road area between 1am – 1.30am on Tuesday morning.

The injured party, a woman in her early twenties, alleged that she was walking home when she was assaulted and raped by three men.

It’s believed that the woman was returning from a night out socialising at the time.

The Aldi supermarket, which usually opens at 9am every morning, was cordoned off and surrounded by a heavy Garda presence yesterday following the incident. It reopened for business on Wednesday.

Gardaí in Naas are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen anything unusual on Millicent Road or who can assist Gardaí to contact them at Naas Garda station on 045 – 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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