Inquiry Launched In To The Alleged Rape Of A Member Of The Defence Forces.

Wednesday, 28 July 2021 09:12

A forensic exam has already taken place at the scene of this alleged attack at a Dublin hotel being used for mandatory quarantine

Gardai are investigating the alleged rape of a female member of the Defence Forces by a male colleague.

It's alleged to have happened at a hotel being used for mandatory hotel quarantine.

Stephanie Rohan has the details.

"A forensic exam has already taken place at the scene of this alleged attack at a Dublin hotel being used for mandatory quarantine.
The female member of the Defence Forces reported being attacked by a male colleague late on Monday night.
She has already been treated at a sexual assault unit.
No arrests have been made and gardai say investigations are ongoing.
The Defence Forces have issued statement saying they're aware of this alleged incident.
They say as the matter is the subject of an ongoing Garda investigation it is inappropriate and not possible to comment any further.
The Defence Forces provide staff at six designated Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Facilities. "

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— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) July 28, 2021

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