Grave concern after headstones damaged with sledgehammer during Limerick break-in
Significant criminal damage was caused during the incident at a workshop in Tournafulla
Headstones smashed and sprayed with graffiti during a break-in has left gardai in west Limerick at a dead end in their enquiries thus far.
Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, crime prevention officer, Henry Street garda station, said significant criminal damage was caused at a workshop in Tournafulla.
The break-in to a premises occurred late on Sunday night, May 10, or in the early hours of Monday, May 11.
“The victim discovered that a roller door on a workshop shed had been opened and items inside interfered with.”
“Spray paint was taken and used to damage headstones that were being worked on, and a sledgehammer was also used to smash parts of the headstones,” added Sgt O’Halloran.
The crime prevention officer appeals to anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the Tournafulla area overnight between Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11 to contact Abbeyfeale garda station on (068) 30010, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.