Man questioned over alleged rape of girl

Gardaí have released a man who was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a girl (13) in Co Donegal last weekend.

Gardaí have released a man who was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a girl (13) in Co Donegal last weekend.

The man - believed to be in his 20s - was arrested in Donegal town on Sunday and held for questioning.

He has since been freed without charge. A file is expected to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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