Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating a ‘worrying incident’ in which a woman was attacked by a youth trying to steal her car keys.
The incident occurred in the Slieve Sneacht residential area in Glencar on Saturday night (approx 9.15pm).
A woman was parking her car when she was approached by a group of male youths. One of the gang demanded that she hand over her keys. When the woman refused, she was assaulted by the male.
The victim did not require medical treatment but was very shaken by what happened.
Gardaí have released a description of the attacker. He was aged in his late teens, of a slight build, and wore a top with a hood up that was possibly grey in colour. He had a slight, dark coloured moustache and was around 5ft 5in or 5ft 6in tall.
Investigations are underway and anyone who witnesses the assault or who has any information is asked to contact Letterkenny garda station on 0749167100 or the Garda Confidential Line: 1800666111