Gardaí demand patrol cages

FEARS of serious accidents have prompted gardaí in Cork to demand that the Government fast-track the delivery of patrol cars fitted with “cages”, which can hold prisoners securely.

There have been several reported incidents where prisoners have attacked patrol car drivers on their way back to Garda stations, which had the potential to lead to serious accidents.

Prisoners have also lashed out with the legs, often kicking out windows as they are being transported back to Garda station cells.