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Citywest Unrest Pauses for a Night as Garda Sustain Operation With 17 Charged

After a quiet evening, police warn of further arrests during an ongoing evidence review.

Overview

  • An Garda Síochána reported no incidents at a Thursday night gathering and said a visible security presence will stay in place for the next several days.
  • A total of 31 arrests have been made over the disturbances, with 17 people charged on public order offences and five male juveniles referred to the Youth Diversion Programme.
  • Senior officers said further prosecutions are likely as CCTV and body‑worn camera footage is examined and files are prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • Four gardaí were treated in hospital and discharged after being struck with projectiles during earlier clashes that involved fireworks, bricks and bottles.
  • A large public‑order deployment remains active, including mounted and dog units, air support and a water cannon on standby, after violent disorder that caused criminal damage, transport disruption and vehicle and e‑scooter seizures.