A young woman was viciously attacked while out walking in the County Louth town of Dundalk.
The assault, which is described by gardai as being serious, happened in broad daylight shortly after 7:30pm on Thursday evening. It’s understood that the woman was walking on the Táin walk which connects the Newry Road and the Inner Relief Road in Dundalk.
She encountered a thug who approached her from behind and viciously assaulted her.
Thankfully, the woman managed to call for help after the man escaped on foot after he ran off heading north on to the Inner Relief Road (N52).
Gardai have warned women to be vigilant following the assault and have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information to contact them at Dundalk Garda station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 66-61-11.
People are advised to share this information with their friends, especially women who go out for recreational walks.
