Councillor Aengus O'Rourke is expressing concern after disorder in Athlone on Halloween.
The levels of Anti - Social behaviour are being escalated in the midlands by young people.
That is according to Councillor Aengus O'Rourke who says that young people have been causing a high level of disturbance in some areas of Athlone.
His comments follow a recent attack on emergency services on Halloween night where a group of young people and adults attacked fire fighters.
Fire fighters were called out to the scene of an emergency at Blackberry Lane in Athlone.
Once they arrived, they were met with an attack of shots from hand held fireworks.
Councillor O' Rourke described the situation as an "ambush" while fellow Athlone/Moate councillor explained this was a "premeditated" attack and a "slur on Irish society" to see this happening.
The attack was carried out by a group of young people and adults.
Local Councillors highlighted that the attack merely showcased the levels of threatening behaviour among the municipal district.
However, Councillor O'Rourke says the situation of anti-social behaviour is only getting worse.
He says in his opinion young people feel they can "run amuck" and he has become aware of groups causing disturbances and upset in various areas of Athlone and in a number of housing estates around the locality:
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