Dublin, Citywest Hotel and protest
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Gardai have appealed for people attending any protest this evening not to get involved in violence as more than 30 people have been arrested following two days of unrest near the Citywest Hotel
The public-order unit set up a cordon at the junction at Garter Lane and Citywest Drive, near the entrance to the campus, and gardaí attempted to push back protesters to the outer roads. The centre houses 1,200 Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country and 460 people seeking international protection in the Republic.
Twenty-three people have been arrested during a second night of disturbances at the Citywest accommodation centre in Dublin.
CHILDREN hurled missiles at cops and teenagers dragged a full pram of fireworks to the Citywest Hotel as chaos unfurled again last night. And this is the moment protestors picked up broken glass
Garda tactics and performance at unrest outside Citywest Hotel a sharp contrast with ‘hanging on for dear life’ in Dublin in 2023 riot
Ukrainian families residing in Citywest have said they are "scared" and "concerned" after a second night of disturbances during which they were instructed to stay in their rooms and keep away from windows.
GARDAI will maintain a major presence at Citywest at least another five days as they warned a “significant team” is trawling through footage identifying thugs involved in violence. Chief
Dublin, Ireland, protests turned violent Tuesday and a police car was set ablaze after a migrant allegedly sexually assaulted a girl in state child care.
The hotel, which is used by the State to house asylum seekers, was targeted by hundreds of furious protestors, some hurling bricks.