Ireland: Emergency services continue to respond to reported multiple stabbing incident in Parnell Square, Dublin, Nov. 23 /update 1

Emergency services continue to respond to a reported multiple stabbing incident in Parnell Square, Dublin, Nov. 23. Authorities report five casualties including three children, of which one adult and one child are in serious condition. Police state that the alleged perpetrator has been detained and they are not looking for anyone further in relation to the incident.

Emergency police and medical response are likely to continue in the coming hours. Heightened security and road closures will likely prompt traffic and business disruptions. Further emergency police operations are possible as investigations continue.