Arrests have been in connection with an alleged attack in Co Louth in April.
A woman aged in her 40s was out for an early morning walk on April 19 when the alleged incident happened. She is said to have suffered a number of injuries and has been left traumatised.
She was walking along the Battle of the Boyne boardwalk in Oldbridge outside Drogheda in Co Louth, which is a popular spot for runners and joggers.
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It's understood that her dog was also injured during the alleged assault, which gardai believe could have been far worse if it had not been for a man walking nearby who heard her screams.
A Garda source told the Irish Mirror at the time: “Only this man came to her help, God knows what might have happened."
Gardai have made arrests in connection with the incident, as reported by the Drogheda Independent.
It was confirmed by the Superintendent in writing to Sinn Fein TD Imelda Munster who, at the time of the alleged attack, said: “The Boyne boardwalk is a great facility and it’s vitally important that people, particularly women, feel safe there and do not become wary of using it for fear of attack or assault.
“Gardai need to have an increased and regular presence in the area as a deterrent.”
It was understood that the alleged attacker had approached two other women along the same path a few hours after the incident, but backed off and fled.
In a written statement from the Superintendent to Deputy Munster, it was said that operations by the Gardai are in place in the area in a bid to prevent incidents. The Drogheda Independent reported that these include checkpoints, high-visibility patrols, plain clothes patrols and mountain bike patrols.
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