Investigations into alleged playground assault ongoing as man is arrested

Gardaí are continuing to investigate an alleged assault in Whitegate, County Cork, last Friday.

A male, aged in his 30’s, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, at a Garda Station in the Co. Cork area.

Shortly after 4 p.m. last Friday, a man in his 30s was reportedly assaulted and threatened by a lone male near the local playground in Whitegate Village.

The victim managed to flee the scene without serious injury.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Additionally, motorists or individuals with camera or dash cam footage from the Whitegate Village area between 3 and 6 p.m. on Friday, September 4, are urged to contact investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station at 021 462 1550 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

Investigations are ongoing.