Woman hospitalised after alleged serious sexual assault in Donegal

An investigation is underway after a woman was sexually assaulted in Letterkenny in the early hours of this morning.

It's understood the alleged attack took place at Speer's Lane shortly before 2am on Sunday morning.

The area has been cordoned off and the victim is being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital.

A technical examination of the scene is being carried out by forensic officers.

A Garda spokesperson has said "investigations are ongoing".

Further details around the investigation are not yet known.