A five-year-old girl was , it emerged yesterday.
It is claimed the toddler went with the boys – aged between seven and 10 – to a shed in a derelict house in the north-east and was assaulted there.
by the ordeal and her parents got in touch with detectives.
A Garda spokesman told the Irish Mirror: “An Garda Siochana are investigating an alleged incident which occurred at the end of June.”
The suspected assault is being probed by the Divisional Protective Services Unit.
Detectives are treating the incident seriously and are waiting to carry out interviews with all the children, who know each other.
It is thought that the young girl bravely fought off her attackers.
It is understood gardai have preliminary reports on the case but have not yet fully established all of the facts.
The incident has also been referred to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.
But there will not be any prosecutions because all four youngsters are under 12 – the legal age of
criminal responsibility.
There are some exceptions to the Children’s Act legislation where 10 and 11 year-olds can be charged in cases of suspected rape or murder.
However, in this specific case the alleged offences relate to suspected assault only.
ISPCC Childline was contacted but it does not comment on individual cases.
A spokesman said: “Children and young people can contact the service to chat about any issue which may be on their mind, by calling 1800 66 66 66.
“The ISPCC Support Line provides a confidential listening service offering information, advice and support.”
