Man (20s) arrested following serious assault on woman (50s) at Rosslare Harbour

Gardaí were called to the property at about 7am

Gardaí were called to a property in Rosslare Harbour at about 7am where they found a woman, aged in her 50s. File photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times
Gardaí were called to a property in Rosslare Harbour at about 7am where they found a woman, aged in her 50s. File photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times

A man has been arrested following a serious assault on a woman in Co Wexford on Friday morning.

Gardaí were called to a property in Rosslare Harbour at about 7am where they found a woman, aged in her 50s.

The woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to Wexford University Hospital where she remains, gardaí said.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene. He is being held for questioning at a garda station in Wexford. It is understood he is known to the victim.

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Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

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Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times