The Irish remain restless; chaos erupts again in Dublin: 17 people face trial, 3 police officers injured VIDEO

Five teenagers under the age of 18 were arrested and later released under the Juvenile Diversion Programme, while three police officers were hospitalized with injuries sustained during the intervention, reports The Irish Independent.

According to the police, one officer was hit in the head with a bottle, while another sustained injuries to his arm and shoulder.

Police units equipped with shields and riot-control gear were deployed for the second consecutive night after again coming under attack from bottles, bricks, and fireworks.

The unrest followed an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl near the hotel, which sparked gatherings and riots in the surrounding area.

A total of 24 people were arrested during the operation, and 15 electric scooters and bicycles were seized. Two adult men were released without charge, and the case has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Around 300 Garda members were deployed at the scene, including 150 uniformed officers, 120 members of the public order unit, as well as mounted and dog units, supported by the air service.

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Justice Minister Jim O’Callahan praised the police for their “brave and professional response to the violence” and said that all those responsible will be prosecuted.

Members of the Ukrainian community, whose families are staying at the Citywest hotel, expressed fear and concern over the events, saying they had advised their children not to leave their rooms.

Local residents emphasized that the violence was caused by individuals from outside the community and does not reflect the views of the majority of locals. The area around the complex suffered material damage, with broken pavements and damaged infrastructure.

The principal of the nearby St. Aidan’s School, Kevin Shortall, said that local families were frightened and described the situation as “deeply worrying.” The school gate was locked, and students were directed to use a side entrance for safety reasons.

“I’m ashamed of anyone who makes a child afraid to go to school because of their skin color or origin. That’s not the Irish spirit,” Shortall said.