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At least 12 arrests after clashes with gardaí at Coolock asylum site as squad cars attacked; Malahide Road remains closed
Gardaí remain at the scene of the serious disturbances in Coolock at site earmarked for asylum seekersMalahide Road remains closed in both directionsSeveral garda cars damaged, with one set on fireMissiles thrown and pepper spray used as several Garda Public Order Units were deployedJustice Minister Helen McEntee says she’s “appalled at criminal behaviour” and vows to bring those responsible to justiceGardaí cleared protest encampment at site set to house asylum-seekers early this morning, before construction equipment set on fire
At least 12 people have been arrested and multiple garda cars have been damaged amid prolonged clashes between gardaí and members of the public at a site in Coolock this evening.
The people arrested so far have been detained on public order and criminal damage offences.