An investigation has been launched after an alleged sexual assault at Electric Picnic.
The alleged incident happened on Saturday, August 31 at the popular festival in Stradbally, Co Laois.
In a statement, a garda spokesman confirmed officers are investigating the report and are continuing to support the alleged victim.
A spokesman added: "Gardaí are investigating the report of an alleged sexual assault of a female that is reported to have occurred on Saturday 31st August in the Stradbally area of Co Laois.
"Investigations are ongoing."
It comes after gardai revealed yesterday that they dealt with what they called 453 “reported incidents” of illegal drug use at the event.
Six offences involved public order along with:
- one sexual crime
- one minor assault
- one theft
- one arrest of a man for possession of an offensive weapon, and
- four arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, three of which related to drug driving.
