Gardai investigate report of ‘suspicious approach’ to woman outside Dunfanaghy

Gardai are investigating a report of a ‘suspicious approach’ to a woman outside of Dunfanaghy on Tuesday afternoon last.

The woman is believed to have been walking alone on backroads between Dunfanaghy and Creeslough in the ealry afternoon.

A car pulled up alongside and a man began to shout at the woman and threaten her.

Local reports say the man tried to get the woman to get into the car but she managed to get away from him.

The woman managed to get the make and model of the car and reported the incident to Gardai a short time later.

Apart from being shocked by the incident, the woman was physically unhurt.

It is not understood that any arrests have been made yet in connection with the incident but it is understood Gardai have identified the car involved.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident to Donegal Daily.

“Gardai received a report of an incident at Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, at around 12:45pm on 10th June, 2025. Investigations are ongoing.”