Gang Storms Limerick Home Armed with Axes in Shocking Burglary

URGENT UPDATE: Shocking footage has surfaced showing a gang of men armed with weapons storming a home in Limerick, causing significant damage and raising alarm in the local community. The incidents occurred late on August 22, 2023, with videos circulating on social media capturing the chaos.

According to Garda officials, the first incident unfolded at approximately 11:55 PM on Shanabooley Road in Ballynanty. Up to six men wielding axes, swords, sledgehammers, and baseball bats were seen breaking into a residence. One harrowing clip shows a man with a slash hook searching the upstairs of the home. It remains unclear whether anyone was present during the invasion.

Later that night, around 1:00 AM, a separate act of vandalism targeted a caravan on Dublin Road. Footage reveals the same group smashing windows and causing extensive damage. No injuries have been reported, but the brazen nature of these crimes has left residents shaken.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed that both locations are currently under investigation by crime scene experts. “These individuals fled the scene in two cars,” the spokesperson stated, urging anyone with information or eyewitness accounts to come forward.

Authorities are particularly keen on gathering any dash-cam footage from road users who were in the Ballynanty and Groody areas between 11:30 PM on August 22 and 1:30 AM on August 23. Witnesses are asked to report the movements of two vehicles seen in the vicinity during these critical hours.

Residents and local officials are deeply concerned about the safety implications of this incident. The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

If you have information, contact Henry Street Garda Station at 061-212400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any nearby Garda station.

This developing story underscores the urgent need for community awareness and cooperation with law enforcement to ensure public safety in Limerick. Stay tuned for further updates as investigations continue.