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Two men have been arrested in protests in Dublin city center after Gardai was “forced to intervene” between clashing protesters.
Protesters protesting Covid-19 regulations in front of Leinster House clashed with about 100 counter-protesters on Saturday, October 10.
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Following today’s tensions, an investigation is underway on the organizers of both groups.
A full Garda operation involving up to 100 Gardai has been underway since Saturday morning before the two large groups met on Molesworth Street, Kildare Street and in the St Stephen’s Green area around 12:30. p.m.
Members of the Garda were forced to intervene several times during the afternoon to keep the two groups apart.
ARREST AND INVESTIGATION
During the course of the day, two men, one in his 30s and the other in his 40s, were arrested for crimes of public order.
Both groups finally dispersed without any serious incident shortly after 3:30 pm.
Public health regulations regulate the use of face covers in public transportation and certain commercial spaces, however, not outdoors.
Although health regulations do not prohibit protests or gatherings, it is a crime to organize such events.
Gardai says that, to the extent possible, it has informed the identified organizers of such events of their responsibilities and possible consequences, and investigations are ongoing.
GARDAI INTERVENTION
Describing today’s events, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: “Two men, one in his 30s and one in his 40s, have been arrested for public order offenses during the protests in Dublin’s city center.
“The arrests came when Gardai was forced to intervene when large groups with opposing views gathered in the city center in the early afternoon.
“A full Garda operation was carried out from early morning involving up to 100 Garda personnel from the DMR Center South and Center North Divisions and the National Law Enforcement Unit with the support of the Dog Garda and Mounted Units.
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“At approximately 12:30 pm, two protest groups began to gather in the Molesworth Street / Kildare Street and St Stephens Green areas.
“Members of the Garda were forced to intervene several times during the course of the afternoon to keep opposing parties apart and maintain public safety before the groups finally dispersed without any serious incident shortly after 3:30 p.m. .
“An investigation is underway targeting the organizers of both protests.”
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