Gardaí question six after 'IRA' threat in Leitrim

10/03/2005 - 14:00:12
Gardaí have arrested six men following an incident in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, in which a couple was threatened by a gang claiming to represent the IRA.

The incident happened in a pub on the town's Main Street on Monday night.

A man and woman in the pub were approached by a gang, accused of being drug dealers and warned to leave the area immediately.

A hurley was used by one of the gang members to threaten the couple.

Reports this morning claimed some of those arrested were members of Sinn Féin, but sources in Manorhamilton have suggested that the incident was a prank.