Boat engine thieves ‘took lives in their hands’

Robbers who specialise in stealing expensive outboard motors have struck again, this time during weather even the most experienced seamen would stay clear of.

Garda sources said the thieves “took their lives in their hands” when they recently struck in Co Cork.

On the night of August 25 the gang struck in the Cobh area. At the time, there was torrential rain, high winds, and the thieves had to work against the tide.