Girl (16) alleges 6-hour gang rape in Cork and Limerick

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By INDEPENDENT.IE REPORTERS

Friday February 17 2012

THE alleged gang rape and sexual assault of a 16-year old girl in different locations in Limerick and Cork is being investigated by Gardai. The girl has claimed that she was raped and sexually abused by a number of men over a six hour period on February 1.

She made a statement to gardai in Limerick this week and was examined at a sexual assault clinic in Limerick.

The assaults are alleged to have occurred in the Bruff area in Co Limerick and near Charleville in Co Cork.

Gardai have interviewed a number of people in relation to the allegations and a number of searches have been carried out.

They are appealing to anyone with any information to contact them at Bruff Garda Station on 061 382940.

- INDEPENDENT.IE REPORTERS

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