Exclusive: The pub boss, 74, said it took the attack on US tourist Stephen Termini in July to finally put a spotlight on the issue of violence on the streets
Famous Dublin publican Charlie Chawke, who previously lost a leg in a horror shooting, has called for more gardai on the streets of the capital after a wave of high profile assaults.
READ MORE: Man hospitalised after Talbot Street assault in same area where US tourist was seriously injured “But it’s happening in Temple Bar nearly every week - people being assaulted, mugged, and robbed. It’s the lack of police.He called on the Government to “put more police on the streets” to tackle the gangs which are running riots in the city centre.When asked what needs to happen: “It's simple, just more police and clean up the city.”
Following the terrifying ordeal, Mr. Chawke’s leg had to be amputated above the knee. Frank Ward was given two life sentences after he pleaded guilty to intentionally causing serious harm to Mr. Chawke and robbery of €48,652 in cash and cheques. “It’s great to be alive … It was terrifying of course. I was nearly dead. I thought I was gone … but the doctors saved my life ... I've had a good life since."
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