Teenager arrested after alleged assault in Co Cork

A teenager has been arrested by gardai investigating an alleged assault in Co Cork.

Gardai said the alleged incident happened in Island Wood, Newmarket, on Thursday.

The male teenager was arrested and is currently being questioned under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Cork.

Gardai in Mallow are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident.

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 dashcam and action cameras, is asked to make this available to gardai.

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 gardai.

Anyone with information which may assist gardai 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.