Gardaí in Longford have set up daily patrols by the armed response unit to deal with the outbreak of violence between feuding local families. There have been over 40 incidents of violence criminal damage and arson in the last 10 weeks including four stabbings and two arson attacks. Minister for Rural Affairs Michael Ring said that the Gardaí in Longford are being supported with all the adequate resources. "The day to day operations of the Gardaí is a matter for the Commissioner and the gardaí and where they need it they put resources. Armed Garda Units back up uniformed gardai in checking cars on New Street in Longford Town, late on Thursday night.

Source: Irish Examiner June 21, 2019 10:52 UTC