Five arrested over 'joyriding' spree that caused 'mayhem' for five nights

Burnt out cars were left discarded in the estate during the incidents which a local councillor said forced people to stay indoors

The Garda statement said the five youths were charged for a variety of offences and appeared before a special court sitting on Saturday. File picture: Denis Minihane

Five young males – including three minors – have been arrested in connection with serious disturbances in a west Dublin estate involving stolen cars.

Gardaí at Ballyfermot Garda Station are continuing their investigations following the raids, which took place over the weekend. It comes after residents and local councillors complained of “mayhem” in Cherry Orchard, with reports of five nights of disturbances during the last week of July.