VIolence in Dublin

Dublin burns as riot squad deployed to combat rioters and looters amid scenes of chaos

Garda Commissioner orders Leinster House to be barricaded as a precaution as rioters cause chaos in city centre

A bus and car on fire on O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre after violent scenes unfolded following an attack on Parnell Square East where five people were injured, including three young children.

Gardai and politicians have called for calm amid warnings against misinformation as violence broke out in Dublin following a knife attack on a woman and three young children near a school.

Dublin City Centre descened into scenes of violence not witnessed since the Love Ulster Riots in early 2006.

Six Dublin buses, one Luas tram, one fire tender and several garda vehicles were set alight as Gardai appeared to loose control of the streets.

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