Algerian attacks several people with a knife: Serious riots in Dublin

A 50-year-old man attacked several people with a knife in the center of the Irish capital Dublin - including three children. As a result, there were serious riots on Thursday evening. The knife attacker is said to be Algerian.

Burning cars, burning buses – Dublin was like a sea of ​​flames on Thursday evening.

As the Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported, two buses and a police car were set on fire and a shop was looted. In addition, police officers were attacked and had bottles thrown at them.

Images on social media show the extent of the devastation:

Irish Riot Police are completely Lost Control of Situation in Dublin, with Groups of Garda Officers being Cornered in different Locations across the City. pic.twitter.com/f0e2FkmXBL

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A police spokesman blamed the attacks on right-wing extremist hooligans who committed serious acts of violence. “We are bringing in reinforcements to deal with this,” the spokesman said, according to RTÉ. Videos on social media show a store being looted.

The reason for the riots: In front of a primary school in the center of Dublin, a 50-year-old man stabbed in the afternoon, seriously injuring a five-year-old girl and a woman. The man is said to be an Algerian migrant, but the police have not yet confirmed this.

A source who witnessed the rioting in Dublin, Ireland sent this to me. He said many Irish people have had enough of violence, sex crimes and housing issues caused by migrants, and the revelation that an immigrant suspect allegedly was responsible for the mass stabbing attack on… pic.twitter.com/WhBmdWXXdM

— Andy Ngô 🏳️‍🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) November 24, 2023

Two other children also suffered minor injuries. Passers-by reacted quickly and disarmed the suspect. The suspect, who was arrested on site, is also said to have serious injuries.

Source: Nius