Limerick could be on 'slippery slope' says former mayor following firefighter attack

A former mayor of Limerick has warned the city could be on the “slippery slope” back into feud gang violence following an attack on Limerick firefighters called to an arson attack on street security CCTV cameras.

Members of the fire service came under attack from a gang of youths who threw rocks at them and their vehicles on Tuesday night in St Mary’s Park, a regeneration estate.

An attempt had been made to torch CCTV cameras put in place to fight crime in the estate.