Gardaí in Raheny in Dublin are investigating an alleged assault on a woman in her 20s.
The alleged incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, May 3rd, between the junctions of the causeway Dollymount Beach and the Howth Road.
The woman was walking when a man grabbed her and pulled her to the ground.
A passing motorist came to the woman’s assistance and the suspected assailant ran off.
Identifying characteristics
The suspect is described as 45-50 years of age, short in stature with black hair. He was wearing dark tracksuit bottoms with white stripes on the legs and spoke with a Dublin accent.
The motorist, a middle-aged man, who came to the woman’s assistance dropped her at her home in Kilbarrack but did not give his name or contact details.
Gardaí said they would like to speak with this man who came to the woman’s assistance or anyone who was in the area or who may have witnessed the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Raheny Garda station on 01-666 4300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666 111.