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Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest

Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest

Summary

Irish police arrested 23 people during a second night of anti-immigration unrest in Dublin. The disturbances involved violent protests against the government’s immigration policies near a hotel housing asylum seekers.

Key Facts

  • 23 people were arrested in Dublin during the second night of unrest.
  • The protests took place outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.
  • Six people were previously arrested the night before during violent demonstrations.
  • Demonstrators threw objects and fireworks at the police.
  • Two police officers were injured during the unrest.
  • The Irish police force, known as An Garda Siochana, reported that mostly young males and teenagers were involved.
  • Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan praised the police's response to the violence.
  • The unrest followed the arrest of a foreign national over an alleged sexual assault case.
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