Three hospitalised following public order incident at Citywest accommodation

There have been three people hospitalised this evening following an incident at accommodation in Citywest.

Gardai were called to the scene in Saggart at around 6.30pm this evening to respond to the incident which happened at accommodation being used by International Protection Applicants. A disturbance had broken out involving a group of males.

Gardai remain at the scene this evening and those injured have been treated for minor injuries. No arrests have been reported at this time.

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A garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "At approximately 6:30pm this evening Gardaí were alerted to a public order incident at International Protection Accommodation in City West, following a disturbance involving a group of males. Three people were taken from the scene to Hospital for assessment and treatment to minor injuries. Gardaí remain at the scene and no arrests have been reported at this time."

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