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Drumcondra

Pictures: Man charged after car chase that ended near Croke Park as thousands filed out from Rolling Stones

The man in his 20s was due to appear in court this morning.

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Updated 4pm

A MAN HAS been charged after a car chase in Dublin that finished near Croke Park as thousands of concert goers were coming out after a Rolling Stones concert.

The chase ended at about 11 pm on Botanic Avenue near Drumcondra with gardaí saying that a number of other vehicles were damaged in the incident.

The Rolling Stones concert in nearby Croke Park finished at about 10.30 pm last night, meaning that the roads surrounding the stadium were filled with people.

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One eyewitness told TheJournal.ie that they had seen a vehicle driving recklessly on Drumcondra Road with gardaí in pursuit.

Gardaí said that a man in his mid 20s has been charged with reckless driving. He was due to appear in court this morning.

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