Victim 'critical' after house horror

The incident has been widely condemned - and now a local councillor is calling on gardai to investigate the case as attempted murder.

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Sinn Fein councillor William Joseph Carey, who lives near where the attack took place told us: "I believe it to be an attempted murder and it should be treated as such.

"I live quite close to where this occurred and the local residents here are just in complete shock. It's been quite a traumatic experience for many of them.

"One or two residents actually witnessed the aftermath after they heard screaming coming from the household. They're quite traumatised at the moment."

Cllr Carey said he is considering trying to get help for those who witnessed the incident.

He added: "I'm considering discussing with the residents groups about maybe getting some support for those affected. I've been living here for over 40 years and I've never seen anything to this extent."