Irish Police Injured, 23 Arrested After Second Night of Dublin Anti-Migrant Protests

In Dublin's Citywest area, 23 people were arrested following violent clashes with Irish police during the third consecutive night of protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. The unrest was sparked by an alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl near the hotel, with a 26-year-old man charged in connection to the case. Police officers were injured after being hit by bottles, stones, fireworks, and other debris, with some officers requiring hospital treatment. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan condemned the "thuggish violence" and vowed relentless prosecution of those arrested, while Prime Minister Micheal Martin denounced the attacks on police and the "vile abuse" they faced. Protesters, some chanting anti-immigrant slogans, also caused vandalism around the Saggart Luas tram stop, and law enforcement responded with pepper spray, mounted units, and a police helicopter. Authorities noted that much of the disorder was carried out by young males and teenagers, with social media groups accused of inciting the violence.