RIC District Inspector Wounded in Attack

(Irish War of Independence - First Cork Brigade)

RIC District Inspector McDonagh of King Street barracks, a veteran of the force, was shot and wounded by members of the Cork No. 1 Brigade as he supervised ballot boxes during municipal elections.

Later that evening policemen left their stations and rampaged throughout Cork city. Homes were wrecked by them, families were threatened and some people were assaulted with rifle butts before discipline was restored by their superiors.