Sharp rise in antisocial behaviour incidents on Irish Rail services 

Incidents included seven cases of lewd behaviour, one of 'unspecified anti-social behaviour', and 24 thefts of third-party property.

Irish Rail has reported a sharp rise in the level of antisocial behaviour on its services for the latest three-month period, as concerns mount over crime in Ireland.

The number of reportable incidents — which included aggressive behaviour, assault, attacks on staff, fighting and passenger disturbance — was recorded at 272 in the second quarter of this year.