Dozens arrested in riots outside Dublin hotels housing asylum seekers
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Rioters have clashed with police in Dublin outside a hotel accommodating asylum seekers and refugees. The violence earlier this week resulted in police injuries and dozens of arrests.
Breakdown
- Riots erupted outside Dublin hotels housing asylum seekers, leading to dozens of arrests.
- Violence was condemned by politicians as hatred and thuggery. 10s
- Unrest was reportedly triggered by the alleged rape of a child at the City West Hotel. 54s
- Local residents have protested for months, citing lack of consultation and concerns over services. 1m 7s
- Both asylum seekers and locals report feeling unsafe and besieged amid ongoing tensions. 1m 49s