Gardai in Belmullet are investigating an incident which occurred at the Shell compound at Glengad, Belmullet.
Gardai in Belmullet, Co. Mayo are investigating an incident which occurred at the Shell compound at Glengad, Belmullet at approximately 11.30pm, last night, the 22/4/09.
Up to 15 men wearing balaclavas and armed with iron bars and chains entered the compound and threatened the security staff.
A digger which was secured on the site was started by the intruders and used to cause damage.
One member of the security staff received an injury to his arm and received medical attention.
A protester who was present on the site since yesterday was this morning removed from the compound by security staff. He was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.
Garda Press Office
23rd April 2009 9.23am
