World

Dublin Erupts in Violence Following Stabbing of Children Outside School

In Dublin on Thursday, violent clashes erupted between protesters and police, resulting in torched vehicles and looted shops. The chaos followed a knife attack outside a school that left three young children injured. Police, in riot gear, faced taunts and fireworks from the crowds.

Near O’Connell Bridge, flames engulfed a torched car and bus, with stores looted along one of the main shopping streets. The unrest, described as the worst in years, was triggered by a suspected stabbing of a five-year-old girl in Parnell Square East.

Also Read: Man in Odisha allegedly murders wife and 2-Year-old daughter by releasing snake in room

Two other children and two adults, including the suspected perpetrator, were hospitalized. Rumors on social media regarding the assailant’s nationality fueled tensions. Police Chief Drew Harris attributed the violence to a “complete lunatic faction driven by far-right ideology” and warned against misinformation.

Protesters, some with signs saying “Irish Lives Matter,” expressed discontent in a neighborhood with a significant immigrant community. Dissatisfaction over Ireland’s chronic housing crisis contributed to a backlash against asylum seekers, with far-right figures amplifying anti-immigration sentiment.

Also Read: Supreme Court On Delhi’s Top Official Row: “Why Don’t Chief Minister, Lt Governor…”

By late evening, calm was restored, and Police Chief Superintendent Patrick McMenamin denounced the events as “gratuitous thuggery.” Justice Minister Helen McEntee vowed not to tolerate attacks on police, emphasizing the need to prevent manipulation of a tragic incident.

The knife attack, not deemed terror-related, involved a man stabbing victims outside the school. Witnesses reported disarming the assailant, leading to an arrest. Superintendent Liam Geraghty confirmed serious injuries to a five-year-old girl, while a boy and a girl sustained less serious wounds.

Also Read: Couple sells 2-year-old boy, newborn girl for drugs in Mumbai, Arrested

Siobhan Kearney described the chaotic scene, where bystanders disarmed the attacker. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar expressed shock and thanked emergency services. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and local lawmakers, including Aodhan O Riordain and Mary Lou McDonald, voiced their horror and solidarity with the affected families.

Priyanka Rai

Recent Posts

Joe Jonas Reflects On Disconnecting From Technology And Reliving Childhood

Pop star Joe Jonas recently performed his latest single, Heart by Heart, to a phone-free…

14 seconds ago

Chennai Super Kings’ Struggles Continue As Sunrisers Hyderabad Secure Crucial Win

CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has openly acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles in the 2025…

8 mins ago

Supreme Court Confirms Disruption In Digital Services Due To National Government Cloud Outage

The Supreme Court announced on Saturday that a disruption in the National Government Cloud (NGC)…

15 mins ago

India Responds To Ceasefire Violations After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, Pakistan has escalated tensions by…

19 mins ago

India’s Forex Reserves Reach Five-Month High; Signalling Economic Strength

India’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to $686.14 billion the highest level since November 2024…

41 mins ago

World Leaders Gather In Rome For Funeral Of Pope Francis

World leaders, royals, and religious dignitaries gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday to pay…

51 mins ago