Garda held in Cork over alleged sexual offence

A member of An Garda Siochana has been arrested in Co Cork in connection with an alleged sexual offence.

A member of An Garda Siochana has been arrested in Co Cork in connection with an alleged sexual offence.

He is being questioned at Bantry Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, a Garda spokesman confirmed.

The spokesman declined to reveal details of the officer's age, rank, where he is stationed or the nature of the alleged offence.

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