Man questioned over sexual assault in Waterford

Attack took place late on Thursday or early on Friday morning

Gardai are investigating a sexual assault case in Waterford.
Gardai are investigating a sexual assault case in Waterford.

A man in his early twenties is being questioned by gardai in connection with a serious sexual assault on a woman in Waterford city.

The assault took place late on Thursday or early on Friday morning at St John’s River Walk in Kilbarry in the city.

The man was arrested in the city yesterday.

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