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03rd Oct 2021

New documentary looking at rise of antisocial behaviour in Ireland to air on Monday

Clara Kelly

It plans to look at the rise of “shocking incidents of disorderly conduct” across the country.

A new documentary looking at the rise of antisocial behaviour in Ireland is set to air on Monday night.

The documentary promises to look at the “high-profile and shocking incidents of disorderly conduct, assault and riot, often perpetrated by gangs of youths” which have been shared across social media in recent months.

Virgin Media News Crime Correspondent Sarah O’Connor will investigate the apparent rise in antisocial behaviour as part of the new documentary called ‘Antisocial Ireland’.

The one-off documentary airing at 9pm will feature interviews with Assistant Commissioner Anne Marie Cagney, Timmy Long and James Leonard from the Two Norries podcast among others.

The doc will also speak with members of Gardai about efforts to clamp down on public order offences, victims, and outreach workers trying to tackle antisocial tendencies among young people.

‘Antisocial Ireland’ will air tomorrow night, Monday 4 October at 9pm on Virgin Media One.

You can watch a preview below.

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