Serious sexual assault on woman in Co Donegal investigated

Woman at centre of alleged assault is being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital

Gardaí in Co Donegal are investigating an alleged serious sexual assault on a woman in Letterkenny early this morning.

The alleged incident happened at Speer’s Lane next to Gallagher’s Hotel just before 2am.

Gardaí have cordoned off the area and a technical investigation is being carried out by forensic officers.

It is understood the woman at the centre of the alleged assault is being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital.

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