Gardai searching for four young males in relation to courtown attack

Gardai have identified four young males who they wish to speak to in connection an alleged rape and sexual assaults of three teenage girls in Courtown at the weekend.

A major investigation is underway and yesterday Gardai visited an address in Kilkenny however none of the four men were present. It is understood that a nationwide alert has been issued to find them. The 3 girls allege they were attacked in the Burrow area of Courtown in the early hour of Sunday morning.