Gardaí investigating an incident of violent disorder in County Clare on Monday, May 20, 2024 have arrested four males as part of their investigation.
At approximately 3.10pm on Monday, May 20, gardaí received a report of a vehicle being rammed and a group of males with weapons being involved in an altercation on the Watery Road in Ennis.
Gardaí attended the scene and an investigation commenced. No serious injuries were reported.
Yesterday morning, Thursday May 23, a search and arrest operation was conducted in Ennis with the assistance of the Garda Armed Support Unit.
During the course of this operation, a number of items of evidential value were seized.
Four men were also arrested and detained at Garda Stations in Clare under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Two of the men, aged in their late teens and 20s, have since been charged and are expected to appear before Ennis District Court today, Friday May 24.
The other two men, aged in their 20s and 50s, are still being detained. Investigations are ongoing.
Andrew Hamilton is a journalist, investigative reporter and blogger who has been working in the media in Ireland for the past 20 years. His areas of special interest include the environment, mental health and politics.