Petrol bombs thrown at Cork Garda station

A number of petrol bombs were thrown at Blackrock Garda station in Cork city last night.

A number of petrol bombs were thrown at Blackrock Garda station in Cork city last night.

As many as five devices were thrown shortly before midnight. Two of the bombs failed to explode and are being investigated.

There were no injuries and very little damage to the station.

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