An alleged Islamophobic assault on a teenage girl is being investigated by gardai.
A horrifying video has emerged showing a gang appearing to hit the girl, 14, as she and a friend were walking through Dundrum village in south Dublin.
It is alleged that the girl was hit and pelted with eggs, while a hijab she was wearing was also ripped from her head.
The video has been shared and condemned widely online while gardai have confirmed they are investigating an incident.
A spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardai are investigating an alleged minor assault of a female in her teens, which occurred on Sunday 18th August 2019 at approximately 15:30 on Main St, Dundrum.
"No arrests have been made and investigation is ongoing."
The video shows a large group on the village's main street before the camera faces the sky and lots of screaming can be heard.
Eggshell can be seen around the ground as the gang then leaves and the teen picks herself back up.
Culture and heritage minister Josepha Madigan blasted the alleged attack, saying she hopes those responsible see justice "quickly".
She said: "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the assault on a Muslim girl who had her hijab taken from her in Dundrum village yesterday.
"I hope the perpetrators are brought to justice quickly."
She later added: "I very much welcome that @gardainfo have confirmed that this awful hate crime & assault is under investigation. I wish them a speedy resolution in bringing these culprits to justice."
