Gardaí ‘prepared’ for gang attacks on fifth anniversary of Regency shooting

Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

An Garda Síochána have said they “stand prepared” for any gangland attacks that might take place on the fifth anniversary of the Regency Hotel shooting.

Friday will mark five years since the violent shooting at the North Dublin hotel, which sparked a bloody gang war that claimed 18 lives.