Gang raid on South Africa’s Irish embassy raises fears for security

PRESSURE will be applied on the South African police to step up security for diplomats after an armed gang attack on the Irish ambassador’s residence.

Gang raid on South Africa’s Irish embassy raises fears for security

Staff were recovering last night after an armed attack on the Irish ambassador’s home in Pretoria.

The ordeal occurred on Thursday night in the administrative capital when an armed gang wielding guns and knives attacked a security guard outside the premises.

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