Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an incident of assault of violent disorder in Patrickswell, Co Limerick last night.
A large crowd gathered on the main street and a number of cars were damaged in the midst of the incident.
Three men aged in their 20s have since been arrested and remain in custody.
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Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Particularly any road users who were in the area of Main Street, Patrickswell on Wednesday evening between 8:00 pm and 8.30 pm and who may have camera footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda station 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí in Roxboro Road attended an incident of assault and violent disorder on Main Street, Patrickswell on Wednesday night December 21, 2022, at approximately 8.30 pm.
“A large crowd had gathered on Main Street and a number of cars were damaged.
“Three men (20s) were arrested at the scene and three vehicles were seized for technical examination. All three men are currently detained at Roxboro Road Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
“Investigations ongoing.”
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