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Cian O'Broin

Two arrested as public access to Sliabh Liag remains closed after alleged assault

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault after the arrest of a man and woman in Co Donegal.

The alleged incident occurred in the Sliabh Liag/Killybegs area between Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25.

Authorities revealed that a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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They are both being detained at a garda station in Donegal, while public access to the popular Donegal cliffs remains closed as investigations into the alleged assault continue.

A garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí in Ballyshannon are appealing for witnesses following an incident that occurred in the Slieve League/Killybegs area in Co. Donegal between Saturday, 24th June and Sunday, 25th June 2023.

Garda at the entrance to Sliabh Liag (NW Newspix)

"Two persons, a male aged in his 30s and a female aged in her 20s, have been arrested following an alleged assault that is understood to have occurred at Slieve League."

Both the male and female are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda stations in Co Donegal.

"Public access to Slieve League remains closed to facilitate this investigation," the spokesperson added.

Gardaí are asking people who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them and come forward.

"Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Slieve League between Saturday evening, 24th June 2023 and Sunday evening, 25th June 2023, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí," they asked.

Gardaí said that anyone with information can contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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