Cork residents ‘living in fear’ after killer’s return

THERE is a “sense of extreme anxiety” in the Cork suburb of Douglas with the return to the area of convicted killer and attempted rapist, Conor Downey, according to community organisations.

Gardaí have been contacted by local politicians, householders and community groups all demanding to know what can be done to remove him from the area.

It is understood that a text campaign has been taking place with people being urged to pass on texts warning others of Downey’s presence and asking them to make their displeasure known to gardaí.