Garda presence at Egyptian embassy protest in Dublin

Gardaí have been called to the Egyptian embassy in Dublin following reports of angry protests.

A group of around 20 demonstrators are at the scene.

There are reports of some damage to property. It is understood the group is made up of a number of Egyptian and Irish citizens.

It comes as the Department of Foreign Affairs is investigating reports that four Irish siblings being held in custody in Egypt

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Hopes have been expressed that they may be released some time today.

Protesters outside Egyptian embassy in Dublin urging release of Irish citizens detained in Cairo. Pic @jasonpkennedy http://t.co/0O2EuEVAIQ

— Mary Fitzgerald @maryfitzger.bsky.social (@MaryFitzger) August 19, 2013

The three sisters and one brother were taking refuge in a mosque in Cairo after violence erupted between supporters of the ousted President Mohammed Morsi and security forces.