Surge in car thefts, joyriding and burn-outs on northside of Cork City

There have been calls for a targeted and sustained Garda crackdown on gangs following a surge in car thefts, joyriding, and car burnings on the northside of Cork City.

Sinn Féin Cllr Thomas Gould said there is real fear in the community at the escalation in the illegal activity after one homeowner, who confronted thugs trying to break into his car outside his front door, was chased into his own home and threatened.