Three People In Hospital Following A Public Order Incident At Citywest Refugee Centre.

Monday, 23 January 2023 22:28

No arrests have been made as of yet.

Three people have been treated in hospital following a fight at a refugee centre in Dublin.

It broke out at the Citywest transit hub, this fight broke out at around half six on Monday evening.

Gardaí say they were alerted to a public order incident at international protection accommodation in Citywest following a disturbance involving a group of males.

Three people were taken from the scene to hospital for assessment and treatment - Gardaí say the injuries were minor.

Officers remained at the scene and no arrests have been made.

Refugees from a number of different countries are being accommodated at the Citywest transit hub which is now at full capacity.

The Minister for Integration admitted recently it will likely have to close to new arrivals in the coming days.

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