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An investigation has been launched into the alleged assault of a teenage girl in Dublin by five other juveniles.
The five minors were arrested in connection with the investigation on Tuesday and interviewed by specialist Garda child interviewers.
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It's understood the victim, a teenage girl, had travelled to Dublin city with a friend recently and met up with the suspects before subsequently being allegedly sexually attacked.
In statement, Gardaí said,
"An Garda Síochána continues to investigate an alleged assault on a female.
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"On January 20 2026, 5 arrests were made in respect of this allegation.
"All 5 persons arrested and detained were questioned in respect of the alleged offence and have been released without charge, pending a file to the DPP."
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