Gardaí investigating firework-throwing incident in Mayo town centre

Gardaí in Mayo are investigating an incident in which a firework was thrown at a six-month-old dog in Castlebar town centre.

The incident occurred at Linenhall Street and the traumatised animal escaped injury thanks to the swift intervention of its owner.

A witness stated: "The dog owner was lucky to have reacted quickly enough to scoop the dog into their arms but the sound of the bang in their faces was seriously frightening.

"The incident was reported to gardaí and it is only right that other dog owners are alerted to the situation.

"It's wrong that a person and their pet should be left in shock by the senseless behaviour of a few."

Investigations are ongoing.