Search continues for man in his 30s after woman attacked in Tallaght

Gardai in Tallaght are continuing to search for a man in his 30s who was involved in an alleged assault last night in the Raheen area.

The attack took place at around 6pm when a man approached a young woman from behind, placed his hand on her shoulder and started to grab at her buttocks. 

According to Gardai, the culprit fled the scene after the young woman, who was not physically injured during the attack, started screaming. 

Speaking to Echo.ie today a garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing and that no arrests have yet to be made in relation to the attack.

Soon after the terrifying attack yesterday evening a member of the victim’s family contacted Echo.ie to warn people in the Spingfield and Fotunestown Lane area.

She said the attacker “groped” her sister in various places and tried to drag her back into the lane before she managed to escape when a member of the public heard her screaming.

Gardai told Echo.ie: “A young lady was walking through Raheen when a male came up behind her and put his hand on her shoulder before touching her buttocks. 

“She screamed and he ran away.

“Anybody who saw anything is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station.”

Garda have described the culprit as being small in height and in his early thirties. 

Call Tallaght Garda Station on 6666000.