Criminal damage by youths in Kildare called out
The crime occurred in Celbridge
An incident of criminal damage involving a number of youths was called out by a Kildare-based member of An Garda Síochána (AGS).
Garda Orlaith Fahy aired her criticism during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
She told host Hannah Kelly that the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, September 19 last in the Castlewellan Park region of Celbridge.
According to Gda Fahy, a number of ‘covered up’ youths threw stones at a house, which resulted in one of its front windows getting smashed.
She also said that there is currently ‘a big issue’ of antisocial youths ‘hanging around’ in the area, as well as in a nearby park.
FIREWORKS
In addition, Gda Fahy said that there have been reports of youths recklessly throwing fireworks at houses in the region.
She concluded by urging anyone with information and / or footage of the incident to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this crime, a spokesperson for AGS corroborated the details highlighted by Gda Fahy.
The spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Celbridge are currently investigating an incident of criminal damage to a residential property in the Castlewellan Park area of Celbridge.
“The incident occurred shortly before 8pm on September 19 last.
“Damage was caused to a window in the course of the incident.”
The spokesperson concluded: “Inquiries are ongoing.”