Dublin streets turned chaotic after a knife attack, and rioters caused mayhem. Shops were looted, and public transport was set on fire by a group labelled as a “complete lunatic faction driven by far-right ideology.” Over 400 Irish police officers responded to the riot. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described the situation as disturbing.
In a video statement, Garda Chief Superintendent Patrick McMenamin mentioned that some police officers were attacked during the incident. The unrest unfolded following a knife attack on five people, including three children, in the Irish capital. Now that is one of the most grim news ever.
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor, a prominent Irish celebrity, spoke out about the stabbing incident and subsequent violence in Dublin. Prior to the riot, McGregor expressed his concerns about non-Irish people being allowed to vote in Irish elections, calling for ‘war’ in a tweet.
He questioned the proposal by Ireland’s current government to allow non-residents to vote, stating it’s a disgrace. McGregor urged the working class to stand up, declaring, “Ireland, we are at war. Do not let any Irish property be taken over unannounced. Evaporate said property. It’s a war.”
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, shared a photo of a burnt-out bus, questioning what historical figure Daniel O’Connell would say about the Dublin events. McGregor expressed strong condemnation for the knife attacker, calling for ‘torture and death.’ However, he praised a Brazilian man for intervening and preventing further harm.
McGregor criticized a journalist as ‘weak and feeble,’ dismissing their opinions in the face of a serious crime. He asserted a determined stance:
“In a war, you are nothing. We are not backing down; we are only warming up. There will be no backing down until real change is implemented for the safety of our nation.”
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