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Investigation into alleged assault of pregnant woman whose baby was delivered stillborn

Investigation into alleged assault of pregnant woman whose baby was delivered stillborn

An investigation is underway after a pregnant woman was allegedly assaulted in Co Kerry over the weekend.

The woman was 32 weeks pregnant and her baby was delivered stillborn.

A post-mortem will be carried out on the baby on Wednesday.

A man in his mid-20s was arrested for assaulting the woman but has since been released without charge.

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A file is being prepared for the DPP.

Gardaí in Listowel are investigating.

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