Girl hospitalized after assault in front of group of children in Ballyvolane, Cork city



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A girl has been hospitalized after being assaulted by a boy in front of a group of young people in Cork City tonight.

The young woman is in Cork University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the attack in Ballyvolane.

A young male has been arrested in connection with the attack and is currently detained at the Mayfield Garda station.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Mayfield arrested a young male in connection with an alleged assault that occurred tonight on Monday, May 11, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m.

“Several young men gathered in Ballyvolane and a man assaulted a young woman who was taken to Cork University Hospital, where she is receiving treatment. Her injuries are not life threatening.”

“The young man was arrested shortly thereafter and is currently detained at the Mayfield Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations under way.”



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