Gardai are on the hunt after three teenage girls were sexually assaulted in a horror late night incident just off a popular tourist beach.
The attack happened along the busy walkway near Courtown Harbour, Co Wexford on Sunday morning at 12.15am.
Gardai have refused to release details of the incident but sources said three teens, two of whom are only 14-years-old, suffered injuries.
It is also believed a group of men were responsible for the attack.
The three teens, who are all from Dublin, were set upon and sexually assaulted at a walkway in the busy Burrow area just off the beach.
Gardai carried out a forensic examination on Sunday morning and have also sought CCTV footage of the entrances to the walkway.
The teens have also been interviewed while appeal has been made for witnesses to come forward.
The statement said: "Gardaí are investigating an incident of a serious nature that is reported to have occurred on 28/07/19 at approximately 12:15am in the Burrow area of Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information, particularly anyone who was in the in the Burrow area between 10pm on 27/07/19 and 2am on 28/07/19 who observed any suspicious behaviour to contact Gardaí in Gorey on 053 943 0690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
"Due to the sensitive nature of the incident no further information is currently available. Investigations are ongoing."
