Gardaí are investigating a sexual assault that happened last weekend in north Dublin.

It is reported to have occurred in the Sutton Cross area near Howth in the early hours of Saturday November 23rd.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact them.

They particularly want to speak to anyone who may have travelled on the Dublin Road in Sutton between 3:30am and 4:10am and saw any suspicious behaviour.

They are also appealing to any road users in the area who may have camera footage to contact Raheny Garda station on 01-666-4300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.