North Kildare teenager suffers terrifying ordeal while interrupted from playstation by armed masked men

The need for more Gardaí on the beat in North Kildare is being called for by a local politician following a teenager suffering a terrifying ordeal at his home this week.

A teenage boy was on his playstation at his home in  Kilcock, on Tuesday, January 22, at 5pm, when masked men approached the house wielding hatchets.

Once the men saw the teenager at the door, they fled.

The teenager has reported seeing a black Audi A3 with a  07 RN registration. Gardaí are appealing for information.

Sinn Féin Cllr Réada Cronin is deeply concerned by the increase in crime around North Kildare.

Residing at Moyglare, Maynooth, the Cllr is worried about the spate of car thefts in the area and the latest terrifying ordeal for the Kilcock teenager.

She said: “This was a frightening incident for a teenage boy. Rural crime and crime in towns around Kildare must be dealt with.”

There are now urgent appeals to make Maynooth Garda Station a 24-hour-station.

Two cars have been reported stolen this week in Maynooth.

A black Audi A4 registered 152 was stolen from outside a house on January 20, last.

In a separate incident, a 15 D Skoda Fabia was stolen.

Garda Audrey Sheridan is urging people not to leave keys visible in homes.

Fine Gael Cllr Tim Durkan says that while 10 extra Gardaí have been deployed to North Kildare and 10 for South Kildare, within the past 12 months, much more are needed.

Meanwhile Kilcock Court House still remains closed despite assurances that work would take place on the building over two years ago.

Cllr Durkan said: “We are waiting on the Department regarding Kilcock Courthouse. A new site is what is required.”