LAST UPDATE | 31 Aug 2024

GARDAÍ HAVE RESPONDED to a fresh outbreak of violence on Ormond Quay this afternoon, The Journal understands, following a response to reports of a disturbance at a property there shortly before 10:30pm last night.

It is understood that one man has suffered a serious head injury, and one other is also being treated for injuries sustained.

A garda spokesperson confirmed that two men were taken from the scene and are being treated for injuries at the Mater Hospital. 

Uniformed and Public Order Unit members were deployed to manage an evolving situation involving a major anti-eviction protest at a property in the area last night.

It is understood that an attempt was being made by a landlord with his own security to remove people from his property.

Following arrival of Garda Units, the situation was controlled and a number of males were stopped and searched. 

One male in his 40s was arrested for public order offences and subsequently released without charge.

A number of items of evidential value were seized by Gardaí.

Investigations into all the circumstances of this incident are ongoing at Store Street Garda Station.

With reporting by Niall O’Connor and Nicky Ryan.