Five ‘highly dangerous’ prisoners break out onto roof

ARMED gardaí threw a security cordon around Limerick prison last night after five high security prisoners broke out onto the A-wing roof.

Five ‘highly dangerous’ prisoners break out onto roof

The garda helicopter beamed search lights on to the scene as the drama unfolded.

About 30 outside protesters were prevented getting near the prison gates.

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