Gardai are investigating a serious assault reported in the North Cork town of Buttevent on Tuesday evening.
A woman in her 20s was walking between Buttevant and Liscarroll when the driver of a car stopped and spoke to her.
The driver proceeded to assault the woman and then left the scene.
The woman was brought to Cork University Hospital and has since been discharged.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was traveling the R522 Buttevant to Liscarroll Road between 6.30pm and 9pm on Tuesday, particular road users with dash cam footage, to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022-31450, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
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