File for DPP after alleged sexual assault

A file is to be prepared for the DPP following an alleged sexual assault in the Midlands just after Christmas.

Five males, four teenagers and a juvenile, were arrested on Monday as part of the investigation and released without charge later that day. The alleged victim is said to be 17 years old.

A Garda Press Office spokesperson confirmed that the alleged incident happened on December 27 last in a Midlands town, however, he would specify any further.

A file is to be sent to the DPP shortly as part of the investigation.