Limerick gardaí issue advice to revellers ahead of Christmas party season

GARDAÍ in Limerick are offering advice to people on protecting their personal safety during the Christmas party season.

Garda John Finnerty from Henry Street garda station advised people to stay streetwise as crime can happen to anyone, at anytime and anywhere. 

"The thieves think that they won’t be caught and the victim thinks that it won’t be him or her.

"The reality is very different. Not every thief will get caught but every victim will suffer.

"Our advice is not to put yourself in a vulnerable position."

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Garda Finnerty also issued specific advice to people on how to look after their personal safety. 

"Stay in the company that you know. The consumption of alcohol, drugs or other toxic substances not only diminishes your senses but makes you particularly attractive to criminals

"If you observe criminal behaviour, leave the area and call the gardaí. Stay on well lit streets and walk against the flow of traffic.

"Never get involved in other peoples disputes. Never respond to taunts or snide remarks by others, these are designed to engage you in conflict. 

"Remember, you cannot rationalise with aggressive or drunk people Before you go out for the night, plan on how you will get home safely."