A Spate Of Violent Incidents In Rochestown Has Left Locals Afraid And Concerned For Their Area
Local Cllr Mary Rose Desmond was speaking ahead of a meeting to discuss the recent spike in violence and anti-social behaviour.
A man sustained a head injury on Saturday night when he was attacked and robbed by a group of teenagers in Mount Oval, while a 17 year was attacked and suffered injuries to his face following an attack in Garryduff.
A second 17 year old was reportedly attacked in Mount Oval and Bus Eireann was forced to suspend the 216 bus due to anti-social behaviour in the Maryborough Hill area on Friday night.
Gardaí are investigating the incidents and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Speaking to RedFM News, Local Cllr Mary Rose Desmond says these recent incidents are worrying locals:
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