Man arrested after serious assault on woman in Athlone

Gardai have arrested a man and issued an appeal to the public for information following a serious assault on a woman in Athlone in the early hours of last Saturday morning.

The woman was assaulted beside Athlone Castle between midnight and 12.30am on Saturday morning, September 4.

A male suspect fled the scene when another male came to the assistance of the victim.

The woman was distressed after what had happened and the man stayed with her until her friends arrived.

A man has since been arrested in connection with the assault and he is currently being detained at Athlone Garda Station.

Gardaí today issued an appeal anyone who was in the vicinity of Athlone Castle, adjacent to the River Shannon, between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday, September 4, and may have witnessed this assault, to come forward.

In particular, they are anxious to speak to the male who came to the assistance of the injured party and waited with her until her friends arrived.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.