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28/08/2009
Garda Escapes Cork 'Fire-Bomb' Attack
A garda on speeding detection duties has escaped the vehicle uninjured after his vehicle was 'petrol bombed'.
The police traffic van was set alight in Co Cork last night while the garda was still inside.
The attack took place at around 7.30pm on the Tower road between Blarney and the village of Tower in Co Cork.
One garda was in the 'Gatso' speed detection vehicle when the passenger window was broken and a flammable object thrown into the cabin.
A spokesman said the fire damage was not serious but the van will be taken out of service for some time. Gardaí say an investigation is under way.
(BMcC/KMcA)
The police traffic van was set alight in Co Cork last night while the garda was still inside.
The attack took place at around 7.30pm on the Tower road between Blarney and the village of Tower in Co Cork.
One garda was in the 'Gatso' speed detection vehicle when the passenger window was broken and a flammable object thrown into the cabin.
A spokesman said the fire damage was not serious but the van will be taken out of service for some time. Gardaí say an investigation is under way.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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