Advertisement

Man arrested over attack on repossessed house in Strokestown

A man has been arrested by Gardaí investigating an attack at a repossessed house in Stroke...
Newstalk
Newstalk

12.44 10 Jan 2019


Share this article


Man arrested over attack on re...

Man arrested over attack on repossessed house in Strokestown

Newstalk
Newstalk

12.44 10 Jan 2019


Share this article


A man has been arrested by Gardaí investigating an attack at a repossessed house in Strokestown, County Roscommon.

Eight security men were injured, a dog was killed and six vehicles were burnt out in the brawl at the property in mid-December.

The attack came after the security guards were filmed evicting a family from the house a number of days before.

Advertisement

The footage, which went viral online, showed family members forcibly removed from the house by the security guards.

The incident led to calls for a complete review of how home evictions are carried out – with Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan ordering his officials to examine the regulation and licensing of people enforcing court orders.

This morning, Gardaí confirmed the arrest of a 54-year-old man in connection with the attack.

The man was arrested in County Mayo and is being held at Castlerea Garda Station.

The Garda investigation is ongoing.


Share this article


Read more about

News

Most Popular