ATM theft gang used homemade spikes to stop garda pursuit

The gang behind the theft of two ATMs in Kells in County Meath tried to use homemade spikes to stop gardaí pursuing them.

However, Gardaí, who described the theft as a 'well-planned, sophisticated' crime, said the use of the device did not delay their response to the theft of two ATMs from the town centre shortly after 4am on Friday morning.