Cork anti-lockdown protest organisers face criminal probe if it goes ahead 

A 'substantial operational policing plan' for Saturday's protest, which includes public order units, has now been prepared amid fears the event could be hijacked by those intent on violence

The violent scenes at a rally in Dublin last weekend have informed the preparation of the policing plan for Cork City on Saturday, a senior Garda spokesman said. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Gardaí have warned some of the organisers of tomorrow’s planned anti-lockdown rally in Cork city that they could face a criminal investigation if it goes ahead.

A "substantial operational policing plan”, which includes public order units, has now been prepared amid fears the event could be hijacked by those intent on violence.