'Spit attacks' continue as concerns expressed over use of controversial anti-spit hoods by gardaí

Since April 12, anti-spit hoods have been used 104 times nationally, with the highest number of instances - 46 - reported in the Dublin Metropolitan Area. File Picture

There is “no evidence” that anti-spit hoods prevent the transmission of Covid-19, the garda oversight authority has said as it “expressed concerns" over their continued use.

The hoods were used five times on children under 18 since April 12, the latest Policing Authority report shows.