17/12/2013

Three Garda Officers Investigated Over Alleged Street Fight

An investigation is underway after three Dublin-based Garda officers were allegedly involved in a street fight after trying to solicit prostitutes while on a night out in Limerick.

It is claimed that a large group of off-duty Garda officers where socialising in a pub in Limerick's city centre when the alleged incident took place.

According to a report by the Irish Times, garda in Limerick received complaints from two men, aged 19 and 20.

The alleged incident took place on Catherine Street at around 10pm on 5 December.

It is claimed that the fight occurred after two of the off-duty officers tried to gain access to a building on Cecil Street, which had previously been used as a brothel.

It is understood that Supt Alan Cunningham of Bruff Garda station in Co Limerick is leading the investigation, which is said to be ongoing.

(MH/JP)

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