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Woman arrested in connection with an alleged assault after being asked to wear a face mask




Gardai in Co Sligo have arrested a woman aged in her 20s in connection with an alleged assault in Sligo town.

It is understood that the incident occurred after the woman involved was allegedly challenged about her failure to wear a face mask inside a shop in the town.

Gardai say the woman is believed to have returned to the shop after leaving and then proceeded to attack a member of staff at the shop with an implement.

They say the injured staff member was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment, it is believed that her injuries are not life threatening.

It is understood that the woman was arrested a short time later after fleeing the scene.

She is currently being questioned at Sligo Garda Station.

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