Fireworks aimed at gardaí during 'youth rampage' in Cork City suburb

A car crashed and went on fire and fireworks were set off and were allegedly aimed “like missiles” at first responders, sources said.
Fireworks aimed at gardaí during 'youth rampage' in Cork City suburb

Fireworks were allegedly aimed at gardaí “like missiles” at a “youth rampage” in the north side of Cork City. Picture: We Are Cork

Fireworks were allegedly aimed at gardaí “like missiles” at a “youth rampage” in the north side of Cork city on Tuesday night.

Youths had reportedly gathered for an anniversary commemoration for a young male who died tragically before the mayhem erupted in Knocknaheeny.

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