19/05/2015

Investigation Launched Over Alleged False Imprisonment

Gardaí have launched an investigation over the alleged false imprisonment and assault of two women in County Kildare last week.

The incident happened at Francis Lane, Newbridge, between 9pm on Thursday 14 May and 2pm Friday 15 May.

The women, aged 19 and 21, received non life-threatening injuries.

The women received a lift on Friday afternoon from a man driving an orange-coloured car in Newbridge to Tallaght Hospital.

The scene was preserved and technically examined.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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