"This was a case of the alleged Ireland of a thousand welcomes meets A Clockwork Orange."

A 15-year-old boy has been released on bail today after being charged with the false imprisonment of a man in Co Limerick.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a botched tiger kidnapping in Co Limerick.

A 17-year-old youth accused of assault causing serious harm to a 16-year-old boy has been refused bail at Limerick Children's Court.