This article is from page 4 of the 2014-05-13 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 4 JPG
THREE people endured a terrifying ordeal when their car was set upon by an armed gang of teenagers in Ennis earlier this month.
Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred on Friday, May 2, in the Showgrounds Road area of Ennis.
Gardaí were called to the scene af- ter receiving a call of a violent disturbance at Showground’s Court on Drumbiggle Court.
The incident is thought to have occurred sometime between 11pm and midnight on the date in question.
It is believed a car parked in the area was set upon by a gang of around seven or eight teenagers.
Bottles of beer were taken from the boot of the car. The driver of the car is also believed to have been struck in the face with a bottle. The keys of the car along with a small sum of cash were also taken. The Clare People understands that one of the young males suspected of being involved in the attack was carrying a kitchen knife.
The three males who were in the car at the time were said to be “terrified” during the ordeal. One Garda source described the attack on the car and it’s occupants as “vicious”.
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the matter. At least one teenager has been arrested and questioned in relation to the incident. He was subsequently released without charge. It is thought that all those suspected of being involved are under the age of 18.
Investigations into the matter are continuing and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Mary CARROLL (née Cronin)
, 72 Rossbracken, Shannon. Laid to rest in St Mary’s Church Grounds, Rathkeale. May she rest in peace.
Bernadette (Etta) JONES (née Mc
Namara)