In Photos: Horror in Dublin as havoc inflicted on city centre
Rioting began this evening in the wake of a shock stabbing incident which left a child seriously injured
Widespread chaos hit Dublin in the aftermath of a shock stabbing this afternoon.
Five people, including three schoolchildren, were hospitalised after an incident on Parnell Square shortly after 1:30pm. Outrage quickly followed and rioting broke out later on in the evening.
Garda cars were vandalised, a bus was set ablaze and shops were looted as the city descended into violence. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris previously hit out at those responsible for the disruption as "lunatics".
A five-year-old child remains seriously injured at Temple Street Hospital following the incident. Gardai have confirmed that a man amongst those hospitalised is a person of interest in their investigation.
Transport came to a grinding halt due to the severity of the situation. Both Luas and Dublin Bus services were suspended out of an abundance of caution.
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A bus set alight on O'Connell Street
A bus set alight on O'Connell Street
(Image: Robbie Kane)1 of 5Smouldering bus after violence breaks out
Smouldering bus after violence breaks out
(Image: Robbie Kane)2 of 5Gardai line the city centre
Strong Garda presence as disruption hits
3 of 5Bin set alight
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Bin goes on fire on D'Olier Street
(Image: Robbie Kane)4 of 5Upheaval on the streets
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Gardai assess the worsening situation
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