21/08/2012

Gardaí Investigate Limerick Kidnapping

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating the kidnapping of two teenagers on Monday night in the city.

Two men entered a house in Castletroy around 11pm and forced the two teenagers into a truck.

One of the teens was released a short time later.

The second teen was brought to a field in the Donoughmore area where he managed to escape and notify gardaí.

A youth is being questioned about the incident.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(H)


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