In Ireland, large-scale protests after an immigrant attacked children with a knife: shocking footage

Protests began in Ireland after an immigrant attacked children with a knife / Collage 24 Channel

In Dublin on November 23, a man attacked people with a knife, severely injuring 3 children. Following this incident, large-scale protests began throughout the country.

These rallies take place both in the Irish capital and other cities of the country. In addition, the first clashes between protesters and police have already begun.

Anti-migration protests begin in Ireland

On the evening of November 23, protesters took to the streets of Dublin calling on the current authorities to reconsider Ireland’s migration policy. This happened after an incident was publicized in one of the Irish capital's schools, a man with a knife attacked a group of people, injuring 5 people, 3 of whom were children.

Large-scale anti-migration protests are taking place in Ireland: watch the video

According to preliminary data, the attacker could be a man who came to Ireland from Algeria. The police have already detained him.

Rallies in Dublin began after an Algerian attack on children: watch the video

Police are already guarding the scene. However, subsequently the protesters began to smoke cars, shout at law enforcement officers and destroy everything around.

Irish people shout at a police car at a rally: watch the video

Protesters smoke cars in Dublin: watch video

Eventually, videos appeared online of people breaking store windows and trying to break into them. Eyewitnesses also talk about the first robberies in the Irish capital.

Shop windows began to be smashed in Dublin: watch the video

The first robberies in Irish stores have begun: watch the video

The Irish authorities have already commented on the protests in Dublin. They called the rioters “a group of crazy hooligans with far-right ideology.”

Protests continue in Dublin: watch video

Eventually, the police began to disperse the protesters. As of 21:54 local time, the crowd had thinned and there were more people in uniform.

Police disperse protesters in Dublin: watch video

In addition, the network also reported that military equipment was seen on the central streets of Dublin. Why it was placed is still unknown.

Military equipment seen in Dublin / Photos from social networks

Man attacks children with knife in Dublin

• In Dublin, Ireland, an incident involving a man attacking children with a knife occurred at about 1:30 p.m. local time. As a result, 2 adults and 3 children were seriously injured.
• The attacker himself has already been detained by Irish law enforcement officers. A large knife with which he attacked citizens was confiscated from him.
• Justice Minister Helen McEntie commented on the incident in Dublin. She expressed the hope that the culprit will definitely be brought to justice.