FOUR children as young as ten years of age were seen fleeing from the scene after the front window of a house in Glencar had been smashed in daylight.

Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in Wolfe Tone Place on Friday, February 28, between 4.10pm and 4.30pm.

The occupant of the house heard a few loud bangs and realised that their front window had been smashed. They looked out and observed four youths, three on foot and one on a bike fleeing the scene.

A garda spokesperson said: “They were aged approximately 10 years old. If anyone observed the youths in the area and can offer a description or a direction of travel for them then please contact Gardaí on (074) 9167100.”