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A team of firefighters was forced to withdraw from a call on Halloween night after being attacked by a large group of people attending a bonfire in Co Tipperary.
A team from the Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service were thrown rocks and bottles during one of the busiest nights for emergency services.
The Thurles fire station crew was attacked by a large group that had gathered at a bonfire on the outskirts of the city.
In a statement, the fire service said: “The crews had to withdraw from the area when stones and bottles were thrown at the apparatus and awaited the arrival of An Garda Síochána before continuing.
“Emergency services personnel, in all services, are the same people that you or your loved ones may need tomorrow. Please show them some respect. “
The statement pleaded with the public to “respect” the crews and “all service personnel.”
“Remember, we are there to protect you and the community.
“Anti-social behavior can lead to personal injury and wrecked vehicles removed from the race. A reduction in one or both of these resources has a significant impact on our ability to provide an efficient emergency response.
“It is very disappointing when our crews are subjected to such acts of vandalism that it could easily cause injury and damage.”
Gardaí in Thurles have confirmed that they are investigating the incident.
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