A SPATE of vandalism and break-ins took place in Enniscorthy recently, involving bridesmaids’ dresses being torn up, toothpaste being smeared on the walls and floors being defecated on.

The four burglaries in one of the quieter areas in the town, Cherry Orchard Heights, has sparked insecurity in the community, and as Chairman of Enniscorthy Town Council Cllr. Johnny Mythen says: “Leaving behind a trail of destruction and heart ache.”

Local Garda resources are pushed to capacity to deal with these break-ins, which are rumoured to be reaching 16 a week in the town alone.

Cllr. Mythen commented: “The ban on public service recruitment has a direct link to the increase of this type of crime. Local communities are becoming fair game for these petty criminals.

“People have a right to feel safe in their own homes. Having your home burgled leaves a gut wrenching feeling equating to an indecent assault on your family and your home. Gardai are doing their best with limited resources, but in the mean time these thieves are causing havoc among ordinary decent communities.”

Full story in this week’s Echo.