Gardai investigate after 'shots fired near pub' in Co Sligo as bitter family feud erupts
Gardai last night were investigating after reports that shots were fired near a pub in Sligo following a bitter family feud.
Violence erupted amongst the family, who are well known to gardai, after a serious brawl last week which has sparked a number of serious attacks in the Garavogue area. One source told the Irish Mirror: “Tensions are high in Sligo between different members of a well known criminal family who are involved in drugs, shots were fired here Friday following a family fight.
“Locals in Garavogue are afraid that the situation will escalate into something sinister among the family who are also involved with another criminal gang in Dublin.” Another local source said: “This family are armed and dangerous and are a major player in the drugs trade.”A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an allegation that shots were fired at a location in Sligo on Friday at approximately 3.30pm.It is understood gardai were last night trying to locate one of the family members who is said to be very volatile.Our Irish Mirror Sports Page - which brings you all your Irish and UK sports news - can be found here.
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