Officers were called to the scene of the alleged incident on the grounds of the Citywest Hotel in Saggart, west Dublin this morning
19/07/2022 – Citywest Hotel in Saggart, Co. Dublin (file photo)(Image: Collins)
Gardai are investigating the alleged assault of a female child in Citywest, Co Dublin.
Officers were called to the scene of the alleged incident on the grounds of the Citywest Hotel in Saggart, west Dublin on Monday morning. A man was arrested at the scene and an area was sealed off by gardai.
The incident occurred on the site which was recently purchased by the Irish government for more than €148 million to turn it into a permanent international protection accommodation centre.
In a statement to The Irish Mirror gardai said: “Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault of a female juvenile reported to have occurred at Saggart, Co. Dublin on Monday, 20th October 2025.
“A male (30s) has been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Dublin region. Investigations are ongoing.”
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