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05/10/2007
€10,000 Reward Offered For Athlone Serial Attacker
A reward of €10,000 has been offered in a bid to catch the man who is believed to be behind three recent attacks on women in Athlone.
Three women have been attacked in the area in the past eight weeks at Bonavalley Bridge in Athlone, near the Institute of Technology.
The latest attack happened between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday night.
All of the women were dragged into nearby undergrowth and violently assaulted and beaten.
The man is described as being between the ages of 25 and 30, tall with short black hair, and was wearing a dark top and jeans. He may also have unexplained cuts or scratches on his face, arms, or hands.
Gardaí have been handing out leaflets, and posters featuring a photofit have been placed on walls around the area.
(CD)
Three women have been attacked in the area in the past eight weeks at Bonavalley Bridge in Athlone, near the Institute of Technology.
The latest attack happened between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday night.
All of the women were dragged into nearby undergrowth and violently assaulted and beaten.
The man is described as being between the ages of 25 and 30, tall with short black hair, and was wearing a dark top and jeans. He may also have unexplained cuts or scratches on his face, arms, or hands.
Gardaí have been handing out leaflets, and posters featuring a photofit have been placed on walls around the area.
(CD)
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