Witness appeal following attack on 17-year-old girl in Kilkenny
Gardai have issued a witness appeal following an assault on a 17-year-old girl in North Kilkenny earlier today.
Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating the circumstances of an incident between the teenage girl and an unknown male which took place near Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny today, shortly after midday.
The girl was approached by the male and assaulted before the man left the scene.
The teenage girl was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny and treated for shock and a physical injury (non-life threatening).
Investigating Gardaí have carried out an initial interview with the girl.
The man is best described, at this time, as a white male in his 40s with an Irish accent.
Gardaí continue to carry out enquiries and recover CCTV from the area.
Gardaí are appealing for any person travelling on the R639 between Johnstown and The Gallops (a minor road also known locally as Cullinanes Lane), Ballyspellan between 11am and 12.15pm, particularly any person with any video footage (dashcam or other recording device) to contact Gardaí at Kilkenny at 056 7775000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
