Retired Glinsk garda fears burglary victim will use gun to protect themselves

A retired garda from east Galway is concerned a burglary victim will use a gun if someone breaks into their home.

Tom Cunningham was speaking at a public meeting about rural crime in his home parish of Glinsk last night.

Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition to express their concern about the number of burglaries in the region recently.

Mr Cunningham says he fears there could be a disaster if the spike in crime continues.