Shoppers witnessed a frightening altercation at an Irish shopping center over the weekend involving two shirtless individuals brandishing carpet knives and a floor mop. A teenager sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his abdomen during the clash, believed to be the result of a feud between two Irish Traveller families. Concerns have arisen regarding potential retaliatory actions following the incident, as tensions between the groups may escalate.
The incident, captured in a shocking 45-second video, unfolded outside the shopping center before moving inside where the altercation intensified. The footage shows the shirtless individuals engaging in physical combat, with knives eventually being drawn. Onlookers watched in astonishment as the scene unfolded, culminating in one individual sustaining a mop-induced blow.
Despite the chaos, the injured individual managed to evade the group, seeking help at Naas General Hospital for treatment. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident, which occurred at around 3:30 pm, to come forward. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.