A man is to appear in court later today in connection with a serious assault in Co Westmeath last weekend.
The man (26) was arrested yesterday and charged earlier today over the assault on a young girl in the Ashe Road area of Mullingar at about 3pm last Sunday. The attack happened in an area where a number of children had been playing.
The man charged today will appear before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court this evening.
Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact gardaí in Mullingar Garda station on 044 9384000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111.