Ireland Teenager arrested over alleged assault of woman on Island Wood trail, Newmarket, Co Cork
On Thursday 6 June 2024, at about 7.10pm, a woman in her 30s was allegedly assaulted by a man while walking the Island Wood forest trails in Newmarket, County Cork. She was not seriously injured and did not require medical attention. Gardaí in Mallow issued witness and camera-footage appeals in the days that followed. Reports from 22 June 2024 say a male teenager was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Cork. The teenager was released without charge, and a file is to be prepared for the DPP.
- Reported6 Jun
6 reports - Arrested6 Jun
4 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a woman walking the Island Wood forest trails in Newmarket, County Cork.
- The woman, aged in her 30s, was allegedly assaulted by a man.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place on a walking trail in Island Wood, on the outskirts of Newmarket, County Cork.
- When
- The alleged assault happened on Thursday 6 June 2024 at approximately 7.10pm, reported as shortly after 7pm in some sources.
- Other details
- The woman was not seriously injured and did not require medical attention.
- The arrested teenager was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Cork.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450.
- Investigation
- Gardaí in Mallow issued public appeals for witnesses, and for dash cam or action camera footage from road users between 4pm and 10pm, and for anyone in the Island Wood area and car park between 6pm and 7pm.
- The earliest reports from 7 and 9 June 2024 do not mention an arrest, while reports from 22 June 2024 and later state that a male teenager was arrested.
- A male juvenile in his teens was arrested as part of the Garda investigation, with reports dated 22 June 2024.
- A file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, as stated in Garda updates and reports from 22 June 2024.
- Charges
- The arrested teenager was released without charge.
65 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating an alleged assault in Island Wood, Newmarket, County Cork. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s was assaulted by a man while walking on the Island Wood forest trails. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman did not require medical attention after the incident. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s was assaulted by a man while walking in the woods. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA woman aged in her 30s was assaulted by a man. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman did not require medical attention following the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe alleged assault was at Island Wood, Newmarket, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman was assaulted by a male. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA woman walking a forest trail was allegedly assaulted. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place in Island Wood, Newmarket, Co Cork. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred in Island Wood, Newmarket, County Cork. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident took place on the Island Wood forest trails in Newmarket, Co Cork. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at the Island Wood trails in Newmarket. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred on the Island Wood forest trails in Newmarket, County Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe woman was assaulted by a man while walking on the Island Wood forest trails in Newmarket. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe assault happened in Island Wood, Newmarket, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe woman was walking in Island Wood in Newmarket, Co Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault happened at a walking trail in Island Wood, on the outskirts of Newmarket, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on Thursday 6 June 2024. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged assault occurred on Thursday 6 June 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on Thursday evening, 6 June 2024, at about 7.10pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred at approximately 7.10pm on Thursday 6 June 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault happened shortly after 7pm. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe incident took place at around 7.10pm on Thursday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on Thursday 6 June 2024 at approximately 7.10pm. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe assault happened at around 7.10pm on Thursday, 6 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault happened shortly after 7pm on Thursday 6 June 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault happened on the evening of Thursday, 6 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault occurred at about 7.10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA male juvenile was arrested as part of the Garda investigation into the alleged assault. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí have arrested a male juvenile in his teens. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident. (garda.ie)
- investigationRoad users in the vicinity of Island Wood between 4.00pm and 10.00pm on 6 June who have camera footage, including dash cam and action cameras, are asked to make it available to Gardaí. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow are appealing for witnesses. (garda.ie)
- investigationRoad users who were in the area between 4.00pm and 10.00pm are asked to provide any camera footage, including dash cam and action cameras. (garda.ie)
- investigationPeople who were walking or visiting the Island Wood trails and noticed unusual activity are asked to contact investigating Gardaí. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the Island Wood area and carpark between 6:00pm and 7:00pm on 6 June 2024. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationRoad users near Island Wood between 4:00pm and 10:00pm are urged to provide dash cam or action camera footage. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí have launched an appeal for any information. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí have asked for footage from the area within a six-hour window. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow appealed for witnesses, including motorists who were travelling in the Island Wood area between 4pm and 10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking for camera footage including dash cam and action cameras from road users in the vicinity. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking walkers, cyclists and runners on the Island Wood trails who noticed unusual activity to contact them. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow have renewed their appeal to the public for information. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí want to speak to anyone in the Island Wood area and car park between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationRoad users travelling near Island Wood between 4pm and 10pm are asked to submit any dash cam footage. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow are renewing their appeal to the public for information. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationRoad users near Island Wood between 4pm and 10pm are asked to provide any camera footage to Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnyone who may have noticed unusual activity on the walking trails that evening is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow are continuing to appeal for witnesses. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí ask road users in the area between 4pm and 10pm with camera footage to contact them. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA male teenager was arrested as part of an ongoing Garda investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Mallow have launched a fresh appeal for witnesses. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested a male juvenile in his teens. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe juvenile has been released without charge. (garda.ie)
- otherThe male is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Cork. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman did not require medical attention. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman was not seriously injured and did not need medical attention. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe woman was not seriously injured and did not require medical attention. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA male teenager has been arrested. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe teenager is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in west Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe arrested juvenile was released without charge. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherRoad users in the area between 4pm and 10pm with camera footage are asked to contact Gardaí. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jun2024Male teenager arrested in relation to assault of woman as she walked wood trail
Reports the arrest of a teenage male, his detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and a renewed appeal for witnesses and camera footage. The woman did not require medical attention.
suspect, malevictim, female - 22 Jun2024Teenager arrested in relation to assault of woman, 30s, in Cork forest
Adds that the teenager arrested over the Island Wood assault has been released without charge, that a file will go to the DPP, and that Gardaí in Mallow have issued a fresh witness and camera-footage appeal.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, teens, male - 22 Jun2024Teenager arrested by gardaí investigating alleged assault in Newmarket, Co Cork
Adds that the teenager is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in west Cork, and that gardaí want road users and walkers near Island Wood between 4pm and 10pm with footage or information to make contact.
suspect, male - 9 Jun2024Gardai ask for public's help after woman assaulted while walking in forest
Gardaí renew their public appeal for witnesses and dashcam or action camera footage. The article adds the appeal's time windows and that the woman did not require medical attention. It reports no arrest.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male - 9 Jun2024Gardaí renew appeal after woman, 30s, assaulted while walking in Cork forest
Renewed Garda appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage. Gives the time as shortly after 7pm and says the woman was not seriously injured. Does not mention the teenager arrest recorded in the existing case.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male - 7 Jun2024Gardai appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted while walking in forest
Witness appeal issued by Mallow Gardaí; requests dash cam and action camera footage from road users in the Island Wood area between 4pm and 10pm, and contact from walkers, cyclists and runners who noticed unusual activity.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male - 7 Jun2024Gardaí launch investigation after woman assaulted while walking in Cork forest
Earliest report of the incident. Gives the time as shortly after 7pm, says the woman was not seriously injured and needed no medical attention, and lists the Gardaí appeal for information and footage. Does not mention an arrest.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male - 6 Jun2024Renewed Appeal: Assault in Island Wood, Newmarket, Co. Cork, 6th June 2024
Renewed appeal for witnesses and camera footage from the Island Wood area and surrounding roads on the evening of 6 June 2024.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male - 6 Jun2024Witness Appeal: Assault in Island Wood, Newmarket, Co. Cork, 6th June 2024
Garda witness appeal for the same 6 June 2024 Island Wood assault, with a timed account, details of the woman's condition and requests for dash cam footage and information from walkers. It does not mention the arrest of a teenager.
victim, 30s, femalesuspect, male - 6 Jun2024Update - Witness Appeal: Assault in Island Wood, Newmarket, Co. Cork, 6th June 2024
Garda update issued 22 June 2024 confirming the juvenile arrest and detention at a West Cork Garda station, and renewing appeals for witnesses and camera footage from 4.00pm to 10.00pm on 6 June.
suspect, male - 6 Jun2024Update on Arrest - Witness Appeal: Assault in Island Wood, Newmarket, Co. Cork, 6th June 2024
Update: the juvenile arrested over the alleged assault has been released without charge, and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
suspect, teens, male