Dublin stabbings – latest: Children among five injured after serious attack outside school in Parnell Square
Emergency services at scene of ‘stabbing near school’ in Dublin city centre
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Violent protests have broken out in Dublin[1] city centre after a suspected stabbing left a five-year-old girl seriously injured, [2]with two adults and two other young children[3] rushed to hospital. Clashes are ongoing this evening between protesters and police officers, with several Garda[4] vehicles and a tram set on fire, while fireworks have been thrown into the street.
Labelling them “disgraceful scenes”, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said a “complete lunatic faction driven by far-right ideology” is behind disorder in the capital. This comes after an attack unfolded shortly after 1.30pm in Parnell Square East[5], near the Irish[6]-medium primary school Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire, which left five people injured. The casualties include three young children, an adult female and an adult male.
Two girls are receiving treatment for serious injuries, while a five-year-old boy has been discharged. Both adults remain in hospital after suffering serious wounds. Police believe the attack was a “standalone” incident and is not terror-related.
The scene remains cordoned off, while a man in his 50s has been arrested and named as a “person of interest” in the investigation.
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Dublin bus engulfed in flames as riots break out after attack in Parnell Square
Dublin bus engulfed in flames as riots break out after attack in Parnell Square[8]
A Dublin bus was engulfed in flames amid violence in the Irish capital city on Thursday, 22 November, after three young children and two adults were injured in an attack in the Parnell Square area. Footage shows the vehicle on fire on O’Connell Bridge. Disorder in the city was prompted by a “complete lunatic faction driven by far-right ideology”, Garda (Irish police) Commissioner Drew Harris said.
Mr Harris added that a number of Garda vehicles have been damaged. “We ask people to act responsibly and not to listen to the misinformation and rumour that is circulating on social media,” he said. Holly Evans23 November 2023 22:00
Violence causes disruption to pedestrians and vehicles
The violence in Dublin city centre has caused severe disruption for vehicles and pedestrians. Roads around the O’Connell Street have been blocked by public-order gardai.
On a nearby bridge over the River Liffey from Tara Street, protesters blocked the road with construction signs and barriers. A traffic light was also smashed at the gridlocked junction. Holly Evans23 November 2023 21:40
Public transport in Dublin suspended
Tram services in Dublin city centre have been suspended, operator Luas has confirmed on social media.
The Dublin Bus service has also told customers that none of its vehicles are running via Parnell Square East or O’Connell Street – areas where clashes have been reported. Holly Evans23 November 2023 21:20
Luas tram up in flames amid disorder in Dublin
Luas tram up in flames amid disorder in Dublin Holly Evans23 November 2023 21:06
Ambulance service ‘extremely busy’
Dublin Fire Brigade’s Ambulance Service says on social mediathat it is “extremely busy tonight”, and asks for patience as it deals “with the most serious illnesses and injuries first”.
It warns that those needing non-life-threatening treatment could face “substantial” waiting times. Holly Evans23 November 2023 21:05
Images showing military vehicles on fire have ‘no connection’ to riots
Images showing Irish military vehicles on fire have “no connection” to ongoing riots in Dublin this evening, the Irish Defence Forces have warned. “Images circulating of Defence Forces vehicles in Dublin City Centre are not from this evening, but from a separate routine operation and have no connection to this evening’s events.
“We ask everyone to be sensitive to the spreading disinformation, and to take care,” the forces said on X, formerly Twitter. Alexander Butler23 November 2023 20:59
Pictured: Cars and buses on fire in Dublin
A bus and car on fire in Dublin’s city centre after violent protests erupted following a stabbing attack (PA)
An Garda Siochana at the scene in Dublin city centre after five people were injured in an attack
(PA) Alexander Butler23 November 2023 20:48
Rioters loot shoe shop
Rioters have looted a Foot Locker shop on a famous Dublins street, according to reports. People were seen throwing bottles at gardai as others carried metal bars and smashed shop windows.
In a series of co-ordinated presses, gardai dispersed a large portion of the crowd onto nearby roads. Smoke from bus and car fires filled the air while a garda helicopter is monitoring the situation overhead. Alexander Butler23 November 2023 20:40
‘Wanton violence’: Irish deputy prime minister condemns protests
The Tanaiste has condemnded violent protests in Dublin as “wanton violence” and said they were “completely unacceptable”.
Micheal Martin added that the anger at today’s attack was understandable but it was important to allow gardai to get on with the investigation. Mr Martin previously said he was “deeply shocked” by the stabbings in Dublin and his thoughts and prayers were with those affected. Alexander Butler23 November 2023 20:25
A bus is set on fire on O’Connell Bridge in city centre
A bus and car are on fire on O’Connell Bridge in Dublin city centre as disorder continues on Thursday night after three children and a woman were attacked near a school earlier in the day.
A fire has also broken out inside a damaged Luas tram as violence continues on O’Connell Street.
Holly Evans23 November 2023 20:03
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- ^ Dublin (www.independent.co.uk)
- ^ Three young children and woman injured in knife attack outside Dublin school (www.independent.co.uk)
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- ^ Garda (www.independent.co.uk)
- ^ attack unfolded shortly after 1.30pm in Parnell Square East (www.independent.co.uk)
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