HC Deb 16 February 1911 vol 21 c1236
Mr. LONSDALE

asked, what are the circumstances under which Mr. Edward Westropp, J.P., was fired at and wounded on 1st February; whether cattle drives have recently taken place on Mr. Westropp's property; and whether any arrests have been made in connection with this outrage?

Mr. BIRRELL

About 9.30 o'clock p.m. on the 31st ultimo, while Mr. Edward Westropp, J.P., was cycling home from Askeaton two gun shots were fired at him from behind a wall seriously wounding him. His life is not in danger. Mr. Westropp is a large grazier, and two cattle drives have taken place on his property, one on 6th January last. No arrests have been made.