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18/03/2008
Paddy's Day Riot Mars Festivities
Two cars were hijacked and an attempt was made to hijack a third vehicle in the Berryfield and Glenties Drive area of Finglas on St Patrick's Day. A gang of around 60 people also set fire to at least six vehicles.
Gardaí were forced to send a riot squad into the Dublin housing estate yesterday as the violent gang of youths went on the rampage after the 17th March St Patrick's Day festivities.
A garda helicopter were called to the scene as other gardaí in riot gear moved in as 17 people were arrested.
The youths involved had apparently been drinking since around 10am prompting the chaotic scenes.
(BMcC)
Gardaí were forced to send a riot squad into the Dublin housing estate yesterday as the violent gang of youths went on the rampage after the 17th March St Patrick's Day festivities.
A garda helicopter were called to the scene as other gardaí in riot gear moved in as 17 people were arrested.
The youths involved had apparently been drinking since around 10am prompting the chaotic scenes.
(BMcC)
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