GARDAÍ have begun enquires after an alleged vicious assault on a teenage girl in Limerick City.
The 16-year old girl was walking along Ballinacurra Road around 9.30pm last Thursday when she was approached by a group of four females and a male.
The group allegedly surrounded the girl and punched, kicked and scraped her, pulling lumps of hair from her head.
The girl was also allegedly struck with a crutch during the attack.
“Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of assault that occurred on the Ballinacurra Road, Limerick on Thursday, August 25,” a Garda spokesman confirmed.
“A female teenage youth was injured during the incident. Enquiries are ongoing at this time,” he added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214340.