Car owners in west Dublin have been left extremely concerned in recent days following a spate of late night attacks which have saw their cars left extremely damaged.
There has been a surge in reported car theft and vandalism in Clondalkin in the past few days with as many as five cars in total being damaged at one time in the area.
Residents have reported that cars have had their tyres slashed with some being left damaged in need of serious repair with reports of attempted house break-ins also taken place in the area.
One worried local said: "Recent spate of robberies in the area, must be same gang, yet they’re doing it night after night lately and seem to be getting away with it."
Another added: "With the plans for massive social housing developments in Clondalkin, what is being pursued in terms of crime prevention with the big population increases planned."
A spokesman for gardai said that they were aware of the recent spate of break-ins and that "enquiries are ongoing".
