Moment armed masked gang smash up home and cars in brazen attack
The shocking moment a gang of masked men, armed with weapons, attacking a home and cars in a brazen incident has been caught on video.
A mob of at least nine thugs can be seen approaching a home with weapons ranging from slash hooks to crow bars before attacking the front door in the disturbing footage.
More masked men are seen smashing up two parked cars, breaking all the windows and sending glass flying before cowardly fleeing, reports CorkBeo.
The frightening incident occurred last night shortly before 10 pm at Onslow Gardens, a mature housing estate near Blackpool, home to many older residents and young families.
The brazen criminals 'terrorised' the neighbourhood while it was still bright outside. However, it's understood there were no injuries.
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating"an incident of criminal damage that occurred outside a residence in Onslow Gardens, Cork at approximately 9:45 pm last night." A spokesperson said: "Damage was reported to a house and vehicle. No injuries were reported."
In a plea for the perpetrators to stop, Ken O'Flynn TD said an escalating feud on Cork's northside is " terrorising... an otherwise peaceful neighbourhood."
"Innocent residents - men, women, and children - were caught in the middle of this madness," he said. "Several families have had their vehicles vandalised, their safety compromised, and their sense of community shattered. This is not just unacceptable. It is appalling.
"This kind of violence has no place on our streets... I am calling for calm and restraint from all involved. Nothing justifies this sort of aggression, and it must stop before someone is seriously injured or killed.
"I urge those engaged in this feud to take a step back and consider the devastation they are bringing not only upon each other but upon the wider community."
The Independent Ireland Deputy said he would raise the incident with Gardaí and the Minister for Justice and would do "all in his power to facilitate" a resolution to the feud.
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