Salthill gardai vow to clamp down on anti social behaviour

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí in Salthill say they will clamp down on anyone drinking alcohol in public places. It follows concerns from residents who claim large numbers of young people gathered near the beach over the past few days engaging in drinking and anti-social behaviour. Gardaí say they will charge people who drink alcohol in public spaces, whether they are adults or children. Councillor Peter Keane says he witnessed a number of young people ‘cavorting' near Blackrock. A number of fights also broke out at Salthill Park and Gardaí were assaulted. Superintendent of Salthill Garda Station, Noel Kelly says the young people involved in the anti-social behaviour last night will not be let off the hook.