Cork gardaí express concern over levels of domestic violence and drink-driving

A reduction in burglaries, assaults, and most other crimes in Cork City and county has been attributed to increased Covid-19 garda patrols and checkpoints.

Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Myers. Picture: Larry Cummins

Senior gardaí in Cork have expressed concern about a rise in domestic violence, the number of drivers who continue to get arrested while intoxicated on drink or drugs and as the nights get longer have urged pedestrians and cyclists to avail of free high-visibility vests.

Burglaries, assaults, and most other crimes have been reduced in Cork City and county. This is mainly being attributed to increased Covid-19 garda patrols and checkpoints which have deterred gangs of travelling criminals, and the results of restrictions on what he termed "the night-time economy”.