15 Jul 2024 | 05:19 PM UTC
Ireland: Protesters clash with police, set fire to objects near warehouse in Coolock area of Dublin July 15 /update 1
Tight security likely in Coolock area of Dublin, Ireland, after protesters clash with police, set fires near warehouse July 15.
As of the evening of July 15, increased security and disruptions are likely in the Coolock area of Dublin after protesters clashed with police and set fires to several objects near a warehouse allegedly being renovated to house asylum seekers. Police and firefighters responded to the area to disperse the unruly demonstrators and tend to a fire set at a makeshift camp immigrant camp near the warehouse. Reports indicate that authorities used pepper spray and force to disperse the demonstrators. Police have formed a barricade on Malahide Road to block protesters. Several protesters continue to face off with police.
Additional police will likely remain in the area over the coming hours to prevent further protest incidents and allow firefighters to extinguish any fires. Localized travel and business disruptions will likely persist through at least the early afternoon. Further violence cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the affected area as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations in Coolock during the afternoon of July 15. Heed the instructions of local authorities.
