Wanton Malicious Damage To Business Premises In Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The windows and glass doors of two popular business premised situated on Liberty Square, in Thurles town centre, were severely damaged sometime over the past 24 hours.

*“Treasure Box”*, No. 36 Liberty Square, Thurles.

One of the premises and the building most severely damaged was a recently opened convenience store known as “Treasure box”, latter situated at No. 36 Liberty Square, (formerly Stakelum’s Ladies Boutique), close to Barry’s Bridge and opposite the medieval Butler Castle.

“**Roma”** **Fish & Chips Take Away at No. 59 Liberty Square**, **Thurles**.

The other businesses damaged were a Take Away Fish & Chips premises known as “Roma”, situated at No. 59, central on Liberty Square.

We understand that local investigating Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry and have identified the individual involved in this senseless behaviour.

The reason for the malicious damage caused, is not fully understood, but locals strongly condemn it as a possible racist attack, by one badly informed individual.