Street brawl breaks out in Galway city

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

By Cliodhna Russell Monday 29 Jun 2015, 9:31 PM

Jun 29th 2015, 9:31 PM 64,819 Views 68 Comments

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GARDAÍ WERE CALLED to a street brawl which broke out in Galway city centre this afternoon.

It’s understood that around 12 people were involved in the fight at Eyre Street.

Gardaí told TheJournal.ie that the group dispersed when officers arrived on the scene at around 3:15pm.

Galway Bay FM reports frightened passers-by took shelter in nearby shops and those involved in the fight entered into Dunnes Stores for a few minutes.

No arrests have been made yet but Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Galway Garda Station at 091 53 8000.

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Street brawl breaks out in Galway city

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.