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21/10/2013
Distressed Girl Found In Dublin In HSE Care
A girl, aged between 14 and 16, found in a distressed state in Dublin city centre last week, is being cared for by the State, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed.
It is understood that the HSE are working with gardaí to protect the young girl, but the HSE said it could not comment on a child currently in its care.
It is believed that the girl might be a foreign national and may be the victim of sex trafficking, according to reports.
(MH/JP)
It is understood that the HSE are working with gardaí to protect the young girl, but the HSE said it could not comment on a child currently in its care.
It is believed that the girl might be a foreign national and may be the victim of sex trafficking, according to reports.
(MH/JP)
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