Gardaí investigate alleged assault in Tralee park within hours of Rachel Duffy's visit 

A section of the park was cordoned off around midday. Photo: Damien Storan.

Gardaí have cordoned off a section of Tralee town park to investigate an alleged assault that took place earlier today, hours after the newly crowned Rose of Tralee visited the park to celebrate her win. 

The nature of the alleged assault has not been identified, but Gardaí have said that investigations are ongoing.