Cork City gardaí warn of surge in violent assaults

Increased aggressiveness on the streets of Cork City has led to a surge in violent assaults.

And gardaí, concerned by the number of assaults causing harm, say the attacks are being fuelled by a combination of excessive alcohol and drugs.

Superintendent Barry McPolin, who is in charge of policing the city centre, spoke of an “increased aggressiveness on the streets” in recent months.