Dublin Unrest: Clashes Between Protesters and Police Post School Knife Attack

Violent clashes erupted in Dublin after a knife attack near a school. Protesters clashed with police, torching vehicles and causing chaos in central Dublin. The incident injured five people, including three children. Authorities urged calm amidst the unrest, with high-security measures in place.

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In Dublin, Ireland, chaos erupted post a knife attack near a school, sparking violent clashes and protests on Thursday evening. Rioters clashed fiercely with law enforcement, igniting turmoil and torching vehicles in central Dublin. The incident injured five individuals, including three children, amplifying tensions in the city.

The clashes unfolded primarily around O'Connell Street and Parnell Square East, where protesters hurled projectiles and incendiary devices at police officers. Extensive damage was reported, with several police vehicles and public transport, including a tram and buses, affected during the unrest.

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Dublin witnessed heightened security measures, with over 400 officers, many in riot gear, deployed to control the escalating situation. Security cordons were placed around significant locations like Leinster House, and additional support units were stationed in strategic areas.

The chaos also saw vandalism, and looting, and disrupted public transport services, prompting numerous businesses to advise their employees to work remotely the following day. Amidst the turmoil, authorities appealed for calm, cautioning against spreading misinformation and emphasizing the need for restraint.

The clashes followed an earlier knife assault near the school, resulting in injuries to multiple individuals, including children. Police investigations are ongoing, and despite the severity of the incident, it's not being treated as a terror-related attack, as confirmed by Irish authorities.