Gardaí in the Midlands have arrested five young males in connection with an alleged gang rape of a teenage girl last December.
It is understood the horrifying attack occurred on December 27th, when the young girl was picked up by a known male in centre of town and brought to remote location were the assault took place.
Gardaí have confirmed the five males were arrested on Wednesday and subsequently released without charge.
It is believed a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.