Gardaí to step up patrols of flashpoint areas after shots fired at house in Longford

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A number of shots were fired at a house on Thursday evening.

Armed gardaí on the streets of Longford last year. Image: Eamonn Farrell via RollingNews.ie Armed gardaí on the streets of Longford last year. Image: Eamonn Farrell via RollingNews.ie GARDAÍ IN LONGFORD are to step up patrols after the latest shooting incident related to an ongoing feud in the town.Gardaí said three people were in the house at the time, but no one was injured.

The gangs at the centre of the feud aren’t based in the town itself, but many of the flashpoints of the dispute have been in and around the greater Longford Town area.In recent months, there had been a significant reduction in the amount of violence in the area and it had appeared that the two sides had reached some form of agreement.

The last few violent incidents involved shots being fired at houses, but they were usually empty at the time of the incidents. Related Reads 26.12.19 Rising gang violence has seen armed officers sent to Longford - but is the Garda crackdown working? 09.12.19 Significant reduction in Longford feud violence as gardaí issue warning over 'call out' videos 14.11.19 CAB seizes Rolex watches, cars, cash and drug paraphernalia in Longford gang crackdown

 

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