Students could have been electrocuted in prank, warn Gardaí
Gardaí are investigating an incident believed to be a schoolyard prank where security gates were removed from Colaiste Iognáid and left in nearby playing fields.
The matter was reported to the Gardaí who are currently examining CCTV in a bid to identify the culprits.
A spokesman for Galway Gardaí confirmed they were investigating an incident of criminal damage at ‘the Jes’ on the Sea Road.
“Damage was done to a gate. They were recovered so it’s not a case of theft but these were electric gates so the people who removed them could have electrocuted themselves,” he explained.
“They would also cost a bit of money to reinstate. We have no suspects at present but we are viewing CCTV footage in the area and carrying out enquiries with a view to progressing the matter.”
The school did not respond to calls from the Galway City Tribune.
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