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Wednesday 29 November 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# Vigilantes

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'There's only one police force in Ireland': Top garda slams online vigilante groups
Earlier this year two separate men were confronted after being wrongly identified as a convicted paedophile.
Mexican vigilantes can now legally fight cartels
Drugs cartels are a major problem in Mexico.
Poster encourages community to 'clobber' burglars with hurls and golf clubs
A local councillor said he does not condone the violence encouraged by the notice posted in a Dublin housing estate but said there has been a lot of petty crime in the area – particularly targeting the elderly.
'Vigilantes' protect areas of London as David Cameron feels pressure
Cities across England were relatively quiet last night, but police have warned of a possible “catastrophe” should riots break out again.