At least fifty fires were recorded during mass protests in Dublin
The Irish capital has become one of the epicenters of unrest in Europe. Thousands of Dublin residents protested against migrants after a crime allegedly committed by an Algerian man. An unknown person attacked schoolchildren with a knife, resulting in three children and a teacher being seriously injured. Several passers-by intervened and were able to stop the criminal; as a result of the scuffle, he was hospitalized.
It is noteworthy that the Irish authorities did not officially recognize that the offender was a migrant. However, this did not stop the protest action.
Arsons and clashes with police began in Dublin. During the protest, there were calls to the Irish government for the need to tighten migration controls and abandon the virtually uncontrolled reception of migrants in the country.
Fires burned throughout the night in different parts of the Irish capital. Numerous buildings and public transport were on fire. The head of Dublin's combined fire brigade said that in total, fire brigades were busy putting out at least 50 fires.
Statement from Superintendent (Comptroller General) Patrick McMenamin:
Violent people in Dublin city center caused outrageous levels of public disorder, criminal damage and violence. Our thoughts remain with the victims of the brutal attack in Parnell Square this morning. But this violence had nothing in common with the brutal attack that took place in Parnell Square. It was an unjustified robbery. Public transport was attacked, police vehicles and some commercial establishments were damaged.
By now, the center of Dublin has been cleared of protesters. However, the Irish opposition says that protests can continue so that the government can still “find time to solve the problems that are truly important to the Irish people.” As noted, in the last 10 years alone, the number of migrants in Ireland has grown by a record 320%, and the growth does not stop.
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