Gardaí appeal to motorists over violent attack at Longford house

Longford Gardaí are continuing to investigate a violent attack on a house and car in Clonbalt Woods, just outside Longford town.

The rampage, which is believed to have taken place at around 8.20pm last Tuesday night, October 14, saw thugs kick in the front door as well as smash the ground level windows at the front of the property.

A car parked outside the house was also targeted and damaged during the attack.

Despite the extent of the vandalism, no damage appeared to have been carried out to the back of the house.

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Longford Gardaí immediately launched an official investigation into the frightening incident and were still on site at the property the morning after the attack occurred.

Gardaí are appealing for motorists to make contact with them if they have dashcam footage from between the times of 7:30pm and 8:45pm last Tuesday evening, October 14.

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Anyone with information is now being asked to contact Longford Garda Station on (043) 335 0570 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.