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04/10/2007
Third Attack On Women In Athlone
A woman has been attacked as she walked alone in Athlone, Co Westmeath.
The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning on the Dublin Road at Bonavalley Bridge.
It is the third attack on women in the area within two months.
Gardaí have declined to say if there was a link between the attacks.
The road has been closed off for police examination.
(LC/SP)
The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning on the Dublin Road at Bonavalley Bridge.
It is the third attack on women in the area within two months.
Gardaí have declined to say if there was a link between the attacks.
The road has been closed off for police examination.
(LC/SP)
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