Gardai in Kildare are investigating an incident of “abuse” of a minor by a single adult known to the child in Celbridge, the An Garda Siochána has confirmed.
The Gardai say that “Gardaí in Kildare are investigating an alleged incident of physical abuse against a minor by an adult directly to known to them.
An Garda Síochána is liaising with TUSLA on this investigation.
An Garda Síochána is not investigating any further allegations, at this time.”
In recent days, protests have taken place at an accomodation centre for migrants in Celbridge after rumours circulated online falsely suggesting a sexual assault on a child by multiple adult men.