Residents in Shannon have said they’re in fear of coming under attack from a gang of youths that has been targeting people in the town.

It’s after a number of assaults were reported in the town over recent months – in one recent case a knife was produced, and the victims received stab and slash wounds.

A small gang of teenagers have been blamed.

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Local Sinn Féin Councillor Mike McKee, whose relative was a victim of another attack by the same group, wants strong action taken: