Teenager arrested after assault of woman on popular forest trail in Cork
The woman (30s) was walking an Island Wood trail on June 6 when the shock assault occurred
Gardaí investigating the assault of a woman on a popular forest trail in Co Cork have arrested a teenager.
According to An Garda Síochána, a woman aged in her 30s was walking on Island Wood forest trails in Newmarket on Thursday June 6 when the assault occurred.
She did not require medical attention following the incident.
The male teenager is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in West Cork and Gardaí in Mallow are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Island Wood on the outskirts of Newmarket, and surrounding areas on Thursday June 6 between 4pm and 10pm, 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.
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.