Gsoc investigates alleged garda sexual assault on child

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is conducting an investigation into allegations that a garda sexually assaulted a child.

While Gsoc has carried out a number of sex assault investigations involving adult victims, this is thought to be one of a very small number involving a child.

Sources have described the investigation as “extremely sensitive” and says that the interests and wellbeing of the child are paramount.