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
Sat, 12 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

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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