30% increase in use of force by gardaí in May

The latest report from the Garda Commissioner to the Policing Authority shows that the greatest increases were in the use of incapacitant sprays and batons.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 - 16:25

Cormac O’Keeffe

The latest report from the Garda Commissioner to the Policing Authority shows that the greatest increases were in the use of incapacitant sprays and batons.

There was an almost 30% increase in use of force by gardaí in May, compared to April, new figures show.

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