Gardaí respond to youth worker’s claims of harassment and brutality

GARDAÍ have responded to allegations of “harassment and brutality” made against them by a senior member of a youth group.

The Base youth centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin, addressed the Oireachtas Health Committee on Thursday, when claims were made that Garda abuse of young people in the area was “widespread”.

Amel Yacef, youth co-ordinator at The Base, alleged youth workers had witnessed the abuse and claimed it was taking place “every night”.