The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission has launched an investigation into the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in Dublin city centre.
The youth was arrested on Essex Street at around 9pm on Tuesday, June 1.
Following his arrest, he was taken to Pearse Street garda station.
GSOC have now appealed for witnesses to contact them after the matter was referred to them by a superintendent.
A statement from the Ombudsman reads: "The Garda Sίochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has appealed for potential witnesses to an incident it is investigating.
"The incident involved the arrest of a male (17 years) in the area of East Essex Street, Dublin 2 at approximately 21:00 hours on Tuesday night, 1 June 2021. Following his arrest the male was brought to Pearse Street Garda Station.
"A Garda Superintendent referred the matter to GSOC in accordance with section 102 (1) the Garda Síochána Act, 2005.
"GSOC would like to hear from any potential witnesses that may have captured the incident on CCTV, dashcams or mobile footage.
"Anyone with information which may be of assistance to the investigation is asked to contact GSOC at 1890 600 800 or info@gsoc.ie."
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