Alleged sexual assault investigated

Gardaí in Dublin are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a woman in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí in Dublin are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a woman in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to Baldonnell Road, in Dublin 7, at around 4.30am after a woman said she had been sexually assaulted.

Forensic examinations are taking place today. The road is closed between St Francis' soccer pitch and the Baldonnell Industrial Estate until further notice.

Diversions are in place.