A DISPUTE between two families led to six men being hospitalised after a violent confrontation broke out at a Limerick estate overnight.
A garda source said “a long trail of blood” and several injured men were found at Griffith Avenue, Ballincaurra Weston, around 8pm Tuesday night.
Six males were taken to hospital where they were being treated for injuries sustained in the brawl which involved at least ten people.
Sources said a number of weapons were produced during the early evening attack and that the fighting is linked to a dispute between parties dating back a number of weeks.
A garda source said gardai had seized two vehicles as part of their investigations.
“Gardaí are investigating a public order incident at Griffith Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick on May 18 at around 8pm. Gardaí attended where approximately 10 people were involved in a fight, a number of these people were taken to hospital as a result,” said a garda spokesman.
“No arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry,” they said.
Anyone with information can contact Roxboro Road garda station on 061-214340.
