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Shop NowOn Thursday night, the small island nation of Ireland was thrown into turmoil and chaos after riots broke out across the country following an attack where a migrant is accused of stabbing several young children. In reaction to the crime, many citizens have taken to the streets in protest, completely outraged by what has happened.
Irish fighter Conor McGregor has called for action from the government and police, saying that “there is grave danger among us in Ireland that should never be here in the first place”.
There has been a long history of resentment amongst Irish citizens towards immigrants who many feel are responsible for rising crime levels and increasing costs of living. This sentiment is believed to have been exacerbated by news reports earlier this week of a mass stabbing at Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square East, where five-year-old girl was sent to the emergency room with life-threatening cuts while two other children aged 5 and 6 were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
A woman in her 30s who worked at the school was also injured during the attack.
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Footage captured from Dublin showed flames engulfing buildings, trams and cars as police formed lines to hold back crowds of onlookers and protesters alike. It is believed that one such site targeted by rioters was Holiday Inn Express Hotel, which reportedly houses many illegal immigrants each year.
These events have caused widespread shock throughout Ireland, with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris blaming a “lunatic, hooligan faction driven by far right ideology” for inciting unrest amongst citizens already angered by years of immigration issues within their country.
While it remains unclear whether or not any further action will be taken against those found guilty or indeed how long it could take before order can be resumed within Ireland, there are fears that these events could lead to further unrest if not addressed properly by authorities soon enough.
Although no lives were lost during last night’s riots, it appears Irish people are more determined than ever before to make their voices heard over issues surrounding immigration.
