SINN FEIN OUTRAGES.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16017, 7 January 1920, Page 5

SINN FEIN OUTRAGES.

ANOTHER POLICEMAN SHOT

POLICE PATROL ATTACKED

Australian N.Z. Cable Association, Received January 7, 10.20 a.m. LONDON, January 5.

Constable Clarke was walking in a street at Ballylongford when he was shot from a wall, 150 pellets lodging in his neck and shoulders. His condition is critical.

A number of men waylaid the police patrol who were protecting a loyal farmer in North Clare, and a brisk exchange of shots followed, one constable being wounded. His comrades, using grenades,, routed their assistants. <• This is the first time grenades have been used.

Military aeroplanes are patrolling throughout Ireland, particularly in the neighbourhood of Carrigto Hill, to prevent further assemblies that might lead to a recurrence of outrages. The police in Cork visited prominent Sinn Feiners, and interrogated them regarding their movements on Saturday. The Sinn Feiners are contesting all Hie eightly seats in the Dublin Corporation elections.