Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation following the alleged rape of woman aged in her 20s.
It is understood the investigation comes after the woman a German national was sexually assaulted by a man in the Christchurch area on Monday night.
It is alleged that the woman met a man who attacked her on Winetavern Street.
Gardai say the woman has since received treatment for her injuries and has returned home to Germany with her family.
They say an investigation is currently ongoing.