Gang ‘threatened to shoot small kids’

A gang who broke into the house of a couple and their three daughters last week allegedly threatened to “shoot the small kids” before fleeing the scene with cash and jewellery, a court has heard.

The allegation was made by gardaí when seven men charged with aggravated burglary were brought before Cashel District Court yesterday.

A 999 call was made by Emma Corcoran from her home at Burnchurch, Killenaule, Co Tipperary, after a gang smashed the window of the house early on Nov 21 and assaulted husband Mark Corcoran, said Det Sgt James White.