Protest being held to highlight attacks on gay community

A demonstration is taking place in Dublin today to highlight a series of attacks on members of the city's gay community.

The protest is being held close to the popular gay pub The George, in an area where many of the assaults have taken place.

The organisers said at least three people had been hospitalised as a result of attacks over the past 10 days, one of whom lost three pints of blood.

Gardaí have made a number of arrests, but the gay community is seeking more visible patrols in the city centre at the weekend.