Warning of 'edited footage' of far-right violence at Dublin lockdown protest

Members of An Garda Siochana were forced to draw batons as an angry anti-lockdown protest tried to break through barriers to a meeting spot at St Stephen's Green, Dublin. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, has expressed concern about edited footage that was shared on social media after the violent protest in the city which had been manipulated to "sow discord."

Ms Chu said it was alarming the level of misinformation, disinformation and “downright lies” that were being shared on social media platforms.