Overview
- A 26-year-old man has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old near the Citywest Hotel, with Tusla confirming the child had absconded from care before the incident.
- Hundreds to up to 2,000 people gathered on Tuesday night, with missiles and fireworks thrown at Gardaí and a Garda van set on fire; one officer was treated for a foot injury.
- Six arrests were made during the disorder, and five men have since been charged with public order offences and were due in court on Wednesday, while a detained woman was released pending a file to prosecutors.
- Nearly 300 Garda personnel, including public order, mounted and dog units with air support, were deployed, pepper spray was used, and Luas Red Line services between Belgard and Saggart were suspended.
- Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan and Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the violence as Commissioner Justin Kelly pledged a robust policing and legal response, with a senior investigating officer appointed.