Eden gardai investigate alleged sexual assault on teen

Gardai in Edenderry are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a teenage girl in the town on Halloween night. Speaking to the Offaly Independent Sergeant Kevin Quinn of Edenderry Garda Station said the alleged incident involving the girl and a male took place at the entrance of the St Patrick's Wood housing estate just off Frances Street in the town between 9pm and 10pm. The girl was taken to Mullingar hospital for examination and was discharged yesterday morning. Sgt Quinn said the scene has been examined and Gardaí are now carrying out door to door enquiries. CCTV footage is also to be examined. Anyone with any information on the alleged assault, or who saw anything suspicious in the area, has been asked to contact Edenderry Garda Station on 046 9731290.