Seven people injured during brawl at Tuam cemetery

Gardaí arrested a male juvenile who attempted to flee the scene with a knife

A man is airlifted from a field adjacent to Tuam Cemetery after a fight broke out in the cemetery.

Gardaí are investigating a violent brawl between a large group of people at a cemetery in Co Galway in which seven people were injured.

The incident occurred in Tuam at about 4pm on Wednesday. Gardaí were called to the scene and about 30 officers responded including local uniform and plain clothes personnel.

They were supported by gardaí from the wider North Western Region and the regional Armed Support Unit.

Gardaí said they had to physically intervene between parties and eventually dispersed those present and preserved the scene.

READ SOME MORE

A male youth was arrested as he attempted to flee the scene in possession of a knife.

The boy was taken to Tuam Garda station and has since been released. A file is being prepared for the juvenile liaison officer.

Five men and two women were injured during the course of the incident and were taken to University Hospital Galway with non-life threatening injuries.

Gardaí have begun an investigation into the incident and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact Tuam Garda station on 093-70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111, or any Garda station.

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson is an Irish Times reporter