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Protests Erupt After Alleged Assault of 10-Year-Old Girl

10/21/2025

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Gardaí are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl at the Citywest Hotel in Saggart, Co Dublin.
The girl has been in the care of Tusla since February after absconding during a recreational trip.
A man in his 20s, described as an asylum seeker from Africa, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Protests erupted outside the Citywest Hotel, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

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Story summary

Gardaí are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl at the Citywest Hotel in Saggart, Co Dublin.
The girl has been in the care of Tusla since February after absconding during a recreational trip.
A man in his 20s, described as an asylum seeker from Africa, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Protests erupted outside the Citywest Hotel, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.