Gardaí are investigating a serious incident which occurred in Ennis town on Christmas Day that resulted in a number of vehicles being damaged.
Several videos have been circulating on social media platforms showing apparent ramming incident on the Mill Road. It’s understood that at least three vehicles were involved.
Two cars could be seen disabled and badly damaged on the street with the airbags in once deployed while another vehicle was seen speeding away from the scene.
A group of men could been seen attempting to smash windows of a dark car which appeared to drive at them before leaving the scene.
The incident was captured on camera by a several people in a nearby apartment complex and later appeared on social media. Men could be heard shouting at each other before Gardaí arrived at the scene.
The damaged vehicles were later removed from the scene by a recovery truck.
It has also been reported, but yet to be confirmed, that a firearm was discharged close to a private residence in the town but it’s not yet clear whether the incidents are connected.
Gardaí in Ennis are investigating the circumstances of the Mill Road incident.