Female attack

A YOUNG woman is recovering in hospital in Galway following a vicious assault in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Gardaí have refused to confirm if the woman was sexually assaulted in the attack which took place in the Newcastle area of Galway, not far from the city’s hospital and university.

Gardaí issued an appeal for anyone in the area between 1-2am to contact them at Mill Street station (091-538000)