Gardai investigating Carlow attack anxious to speak to couple seen in area

Latest: Gardai were this evening continuing to appeal for witnesses after a serious assault on a woman in her 50’s in County Carlow.

Update 8.40pm: Investigating Gardaí are particularly anxious to speak to a male and female couple who were walking in the area between 2am and 5am on Sunday morning. 

Gardai in Carlow were alerted to the discovery of an unconscious and injured woman in her 50’s on the grounds at Pollerton Castle, Pollerton Road, Carlow early yesterday  afternoon.