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26/03/2015
Kidnap Attempt On 13-Year-Old Investigated
An investigation has been launched into an alleged kidnapping attempt in west Dublin.
a 13-year-old girl was jogging in Clonsilla at about 15:00 on Monday when an unknown assailant attacker her from behind and pulled a plastic bag over her head, according to a report by the Irish Independent.
It is understood that the young girl struggled with her attacker, believed to have been male, and managed to escape.
Garda confirmed that they are investigating a "suspicious approach", which is the third of its type in the area over the last two week. It is not yet known if the three incidents are connected, garda added.
(MH/CD)
a 13-year-old girl was jogging in Clonsilla at about 15:00 on Monday when an unknown assailant attacker her from behind and pulled a plastic bag over her head, according to a report by the Irish Independent.
It is understood that the young girl struggled with her attacker, believed to have been male, and managed to escape.
Garda confirmed that they are investigating a "suspicious approach", which is the third of its type in the area over the last two week. It is not yet known if the three incidents are connected, garda added.
(MH/CD)
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