Vandalism of Luke Kelly bust part of wider violence

Research said that drug-related intimidation had caused “widespread fear” in the community and called for a State response putting the needs of the community “at the centre”

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021 - 06:51

Cormac O'Keeffe Security Correspondent

The repeated vandalism of the Luke Kelly bust in Dublin’s north inner city is just one example of the destruction of community structures by local drug gangs, a new report has suggested.

Research said that drug-related intimidation had caused “widespread fear” in the community and called for a State response putting the needs of the community “at the centre”.