Sligo Councillor warns that inadequate Garda resources could lead to more public order offences taking place

A Sligo Councillor says violent clashes which are alleged to be between supporters of Sligo Rovers and Derry City and are circulating on social media show the need for greater number of Gardaí to be allocated to the North West and Sligo in particular. The footage in question is reported to have been filmed prior to last Saturday night’s Premier Division game between the North West rivals. While Gardaí have not commented on any clashes between football fans they have confirmed that they did attended the scene a public order incident, involving a group of males that occurred at Lord Edward Street, in Sligo Town, on Saturday evening at approximately 7pm.  In a statement to ocean FM news they confirmed that a man aged in his 20’s was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. He has since been charged, and is expected to appear before the courts at a later date.  Gardaí say Investigations are ongoing. Local Councillor Arthur Gibbons says the footage on social media is disturbing.  The Sinn Fein Councillor says the government need to provide more resources available to the Gardaí.