Gardai link gang to two attacks

Limerick gardai are seeking a gang of youths who have attacked people on the streets

Limerick gardai are seeking a gang of youths who have attacked people on the streets. The gang of seven this week carried out two assaults and robberies on a 20-year-old man and a father and son in the Ellen Street area. Gardai believe they also carried out an attack and robbery on a Spanish student in Arthur's Quay car park last weekend.

Investigating gardai are examining video footage from city-centre cameras. They are concerned that the seven youths are still at large and have asked the public to be vigilant on the streets at night.

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