Mass riots in Ireland: 34 protesters detained, several police officers injured

As of November 24, Irish law enforcement officers have already detained 34 participants in mass protests in Dublin. This was stated by the press service of the Irish police, reports UNN.

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It is noted that more than 400 law enforcement officers were taken to the streets of the Irish capital yesterday due to mass unrest. 

"34 people were arrested, primarily for public order offenses and theft. 32 people have already been charged," the police summarized.

It is known that several police officers were injured during the protests - one of them was seriously injured and is currently in hospital. 

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In addition, seven vehicles were reported damaged in the night's riots, including three buses, three patrol cars, one tram, and eight police cars.

At the same time, local law enforcement officials suggest that clashes in the Irish capital will continue today

We remind you that

mass riots and clashes with police began in the Irish capital Dublin in the evening of November 23. The reason was an armed attack near the Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire school. It is known that a 50-year-old man with a knife attacked a group of people. His nationality is not yet known.

According to police, a five-year-old girl and a 30-year-old woman were seriously injured. Two other children, a five-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, were injured less seriously. The attacker was detained and hospitalized with injuries that he allegedly inflicted on himself. Even before the police arrived, he was detained by people who witnessed the attack.

Among other things, the crowd shouted anti-migrant slogans. The protesters set fire to buses and trams, looted shops in the city center and in the city center. Some rioters set off fireworks, while others tried to start pogroms by grabbing chairs and stools outside bars and restaurants.

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