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19 Arrested Following Violence At Coolock Protest

Emily Keegan
Emily Keegan

09:43 16 Jul 2024


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Arrests made following a public order incident in Dublin.

15 people have been charged with public order offences, following violence at the scene of a protest in Coolock.

It took place at the site of a building on the Malahide Road, which had been earmarked to accommodate asylum seekers.

19 people in total were arrested, with four of those due to appear before the courts today.

200 Gardaí were deployed to the scene when fires were lit, including public order units and the air support unit.

A number of Garda cars were damaged and fireworks and rocks were thrown at Gardaí.

Pepper spray was used by members of the public order unit.

The Taoiseach, the Justice Minister and the Garda Commissioner have all condemned what's been described as a 'very volatile and difficult' situation.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has revealed body cameras were used by the Gardaí and it's expected more arrests will be made throughout today.


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