Gardaí 'aware of a significant volume of misinformation' in relation to Finglas assault
The passengers in the vehicle are described as being a white woman, aged in her 20s and a white man, also aged in his 20s.
Gardaí are appealing for information from a taxi driver who picked up a "white man and a white woman" in their 20s during the early hours of last Friday.
It follows an alleged assault of a woman near Cappagh Road in Finglas, Co Dublin on January 27.
It comes as a Garda spokesperson said the force is aware of a significant volume of misinformation and disinformation in circulation regarding the investigation.
"Investigating gardaí are looking to speak to a taxi driver who picked up a fare from a white man and white woman at around 1.30am on that particular morning," said a Garda spokesperson today.
"Both passengers were driven from a location in Dublin’s South inner city and taken to Cappagh Road in Finglas, Dublin 11. The taxi is believed to have travelled to Finglas via the industrial estate in Ballycoolin."
The Irish Examiner reported on Tuesday that gardaí believe a white Irish male was involved in the alleged assault.
The passengers in the vehicle are described as being a white woman, aged in her 20s and a white man, also aged in his 20s.
The woman had blonde hair and was wearing high boots, a pink blazer and a black jacket, while the man was of average height and build and was wearing a red top with blue jeans.
The taxi driver or anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to come forward and contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
"No arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing," added the garda spokesperson.
It was further stated: "An Garda Siochana is aware of a significant volume of misinformation and disinformation in circulation with regards to this ongoing investigation".
"For clarity, gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry and are not looking for anyone else at this time."
