Gardaí issue public appeal after alleged assault of child in Dublin

Gardaí are looking for witnesses following the incident

According to reports, a child was assaulted by an adult male on December 27th.

The incident reportedly occurred at a bus stop on Ballymun Road on Friday night.

Gardaí are urging witnesses to come forward following the alleged assault.

They have asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.

They stated, "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a report of alleged assault in Ballymun, Dublin 11 on Friday night, 27th December 2024.

"The assault on a child by an adult male is reported to have occurred at a bus stop on Ballymun Road at approximately 9:50pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward."

They're particularly interested in talking to anyone who was in the area at the time of the attack.

"In particular anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time or with direct knowledge of the incident are also urged to contact Gardaí."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400.

Witnesses can also contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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