The man claimed to be a member of the Detective Branch and asked if the couple had lost money.

Paula Kavanagh has warned that people too often think abusers look like "monsters".

One motorist also gave a false name to gardaí, and was arrested and charged to Court.

This year the Bailieborough Wastewater Treatment Plant was impacted by a large volume of trade effluent that required treatment.

'He is due before Monaghan District Court this afternoon'

A file is being prepared for the DPP and investigations are ongoing.

The assault occurred in Bailieborough in the early hours of this morning.

Open days will take place both today and tomorrow.