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Case No. 6868Sexual assault · Co. Donegal · 24 Dec 2023

Gardaí investigate alleged sexual assault in Bunbeg, Co Donegal

Gardaí have launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a woman on a public roadway close to a local premises in the Bunbeg area of West Donegal, at about 2am on Sunday 24 December 2023, Christmas Eve. Reports describe it as a sexual assault, while the Garda statement refers to an alleged incident of assault. Gardaí have sealed off a number of roads leading to the location and are viewing CCTV footage from the area. As of the latest reports on 24 December 2023, no suspect has been named or described, no arrest has been reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported24 Dec
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a woman in Co Donegal.
  • The woman was reportedly attacked on a public roadway close to a local premises.
  • The Garda statement describes an alleged incident of assault, while reports describe a sexual assault.
Where
The incident happened in the Bunbeg area of West Donegal, named Bun Beag in the Garda statement.
When
The alleged assault occurred at about 2am on Sunday 24 December 2023, Christmas Eve.
Investigation
  • Gardaí sealed off a number of roads leading to the location where the woman was allegedly attacked.
  • Gardaí are viewing CCTV footage taken from the area.
  • Gardaí confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
Other details
  • No suspect has been named or described in the reports.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported.
  • The woman's age and nationality are not given in the reports.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí have launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Co Donegal. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIt is understood a woman was attacked on a public roadway close to a local premises. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí have launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Co Donegal overnight. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA woman was reportedly attacked on a public roadway close to a local premises. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in the Bunbeg area of West Donegal. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at approximately 2am. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred at about 2am on Christmas Eve. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have sealed off a number of roads leading to the location. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage from the area is being viewed by investigators. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí are viewing CCTV footage taken from the area. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Dec2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai launch investigation after woman allegedly attacked on Christmas Eve

    First report of the incident. Gives the location, time, investigative steps and the Garda spokesperson's statement. No suspect is named or described.

    victim, female
  2. 24 Dec2023
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Roads sealed off in Co Donegal as gardaí investigate alleged sexual assault

    First report of the incident. It gives the location (Bunbeg, West Donegal), the approximate time (about 2am), the sealing off of roads and the review of CCTV. No suspect or arrest is mentioned.

    victim, female