‘There was a loud roar’ – Dublin beach sealed off after mass brawl

A Dublin beach was sealed off last night following a mass brawl.

Gardai were called to the scene of the fight on Burrow Beach in Sutton around 6pm yesterday. A witness told Dublin Live: “There was a huge roar, like a battle on the beach. Everyone charged towards it and then ran away from it. We had to call the police because this happens every summer here.

“Probably 20 to 35 officers (including the special unit) came and cleared the beach. The older people who live and families with children could safely walk out. It isn’t safe here otherwise.

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“There were here all day. There are throngs of [teens]. They come here on trains and buses.

“I know an old lady who lives around the corner and she’s afraid to come down here.”

A Garda spokesman said: “Gardai responded to reports of disturbances on Burrow Beach in Dublin 13 on Monday evening, June 24, 2024. A number of units attended the scene at around 6pm and crowds were later dispersed from the area. Investigations ongoing.”

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