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Case No. 4747Sexual assault · Co. Roscommon · 1 Nov 2024

Gardaí investigate alleged sexual assault between two teens in Ballaghaderreen

Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault between two underage teenagers at a premises on Main Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, at 12.10am on 1 November 2024. The alleged victim is an Irish citizen under 18, and the alleged perpetrator is a legal resident of Ireland under 18. No arrests or charges have been reported, and Gardaí say the investigation does not involve anyone seeking international protection. Sources say social media claims of a 'gang rape' in Ballaghaderreen are false, and close to 500 people attended a candlelight protest in the town.

  1. Reported5 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating whether a sexual assault took place between two underage teenagers in Ballaghaderreen.
Where
The alleged incident took place at premises on Main Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
When
The alleged assault occurred at 12.10am on Friday, 1 November 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí were responding to an alleged trespass when they arrived at the scene, and the allegations were made to them there.
  • Gardaí have sought to speak with the alleged victim.
  • Gardaí say the investigation does not involve anyone seeking international protection and that the people involved are children under the Children Act 2001.
Other details
  • The alleged victim is an Irish citizen under 18.
  • The alleged perpetrator is a legal resident of Ireland and under 18.
  • Sources say the alleged incident was interrupted by a third party.
  • Sources say social media claims of a 'gang rape' in Ballaghaderreen are completely false and have harmed the investigation.
  • Close to 500 people attended a candlelight protest by 'Concerned Citizens' in Ballaghaderreen.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating whether a sexual assault took place between two underage teenagers in Ballaghaderreen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at premises on Main Street, Ballaghaderreen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred at 12.10am on Friday, 1 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have sought to speak with the alleged victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say the investigation does not involve anyone seeking international protection. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSources say the alleged incident was interrupted by a third party. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe allegations were made to gardaí when they arrived at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe alleged perpetrator is a legal resident of Ireland and under 18. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is an Irish citizen and under 18. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSources say social media claims of a 'gang rape' in Ballaghaderreen are completely false and have harmed the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe incident does not involve any asylum seeker or illegal immigrant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí say the people involved in the investigation are children under the Children Act 2001. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherClose to 500 people attended a candlelight protest by 'Concerned Citizens' in Ballaghaderreen. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai investigating claims of sex assault between two teens in Ballaghaderreen

    First report of the Ballaghaderreen investigation. Gardaí confirm the investigation, state that the people involved are children, and warn about online misinformation. No arrests or charges are reported.

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