GARDAÍ are liaising with French police after an Irish rugby fan was allegedly abducted and raped in Bordeaux.
The incident was reported to police on Saturday following the Ireland vs Romania match at the Rugby World Cup.
It was reported that the woman was walking in Bordeaux’s Rue Rouselle area close to her accommodation when she was seized by three individuals who took her to a nearby area and raped her.
She was later taken to hospital after being found in a distressed state by a group of Welsh fans.
“Members of An Garda Síochána currently deployed in France for the duration of the Rugby World Cup tournament to assist Irish people visiting France are liaising with local authorities in relation to an alleged incident,” a Garda spokesperson said:
"The investigation is a matter for French police. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.”
