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Riots in Dublin after knife attack on children
There were serious riots near the crime scene in the evening. A police car was also set on fire. photo
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Several children were attacked – and injured – in Dublin. In the evening, cars burned and shops were looted. The police have called for reinforcements.
After a knife attack in the center of the Irish capital There were serious riots in Dublin on Thursday evening with several people injured – including three children.
As the Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported, two buses and a police car were set on fire and a shop was looted. In addition, police officers were attacked and had bottles thrown at them.
A police spokesman blamed the attacks on right-wing extremist hooligans who committed serious acts of violence. “We are bringing in reinforcements to deal with this,” the spokesman said, according to RTÉ.
A five-year-old girl and a woman were seriously injured in the afternoon attack. Two other children also suffered minor injuries. The suspect, who was arrested on site, is also said to have serious injuries.