Garda probe after gang attack vehicles in Bridgend

Gardai have launched a manhunt following a spate of incidents, including the highjacking of a car, in Bridgend on Sunday evening.

Gardai have confirmed to Donegal Live that the force is investigating ‘a number of incidents’ of criminal damage as well as a highjacking of a car.

It is believed that vehicles were damaged by a gang wielding weapons.

The incidents took place at around 8.30pm close to the Donegal-Derry border.

A Garda cordon remained at a business premises in the border village on Monday morning.

A spokesperson for An Gardai Siochana says that no injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made at this time.

A Renault Traffic van at the premises was surrounded with Garda tape on Monday morning while another vehicle, a Ford car, which had several windows broken, was also cordoned off as Gardai continued their probe.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to these incidents or anyone with information to come forward to them.

“They are particularly appealing to those with video footage (including dash-cam) who were  in the Bridgend area, between 8.15pm and 8.45pm, to make contact.

“Gardaí can be contacted at Buncrana Garda Station on (074) 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”