Gardaí investigating alleged assault in Cork renew appeal for information 

Gardaí investigating an alleged assault in Island Wood, Newmarket, on Thursday, June 6 have arrested a male juvenile in his teens.

The teenager is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in West Cork.

A garda spokesperson said that gardaí in Mallow are continuing to appeal for witnesses to this incident.

“Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Island Wood on the outskirts of Newmarket, and surrounding areas on Thursday the 6th June, between 4.00pm and 10.00pm, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam and action cameras) is asked to make this available to gardaí.

“Any person who was walking, cycling, running or visiting the Island Wood walking trails that evening and who may have noticed any unusual activity, is asked to contact investigating gardaí,” the spokesperson said. 

Anyone with information which may assist gardaí in their investigation is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.