Gardaà in Co Wicklow have launched an investigation after a young woman was assaulted in Arklow.
They have arrested a man aged in his 30s in relation to the assault.
The investigation comes after the woman aged in her 30s was attacked at an apartment on St Mary’s Road in the town at approximately 4.25am.
Gardaà say the woman was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin, where she remains in serious condition.
They also say the scene currently remains sealed off and investigation is currently ongoing.