Violent scenes in Dublin city centre lead to arrests and unrest

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Violent scenes in Dublin city centre lead to arrests and unrest
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There was a large garda presence in Dublin city centre following violent scenes last night. Clashes with gardaí, shops smashed and looted, and buses and Luas carriages set on fire. Some arrests were made and gardaí are out in large numbers in the area. Last night’s unrest came after a stabbing in Parnell Square. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described those carrying out the rioting as a “complete lunatic, hooligan faction”. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has “no confidence” in Drew Harris or the Justice Minister.

There was a large garda presence in Dublin city centre following violent scenes last night. Clashes with gardaí, shops smashed and looted, and buses and Luas carriages set on fire. Some arrests were made and gardaí are out in large numbers in the area. Last night’s unrest came after a stabbing in Parnell Square . Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described those carrying out the rioting as a “complete lunatic, hooligan faction ”.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has “no confidence” in Drew Harris or the Justice Minister

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