Call to expand initiative between young black adults and local gardaí 

Chief Superintendent Finbarr Murphy, divisional commander of Dublin West, said: 'We consider this a great opportunity to have a rich and meaningful dialogue with young black adults living in the area.' Picture: Collins

A unique project involving young black adults and local gardaí in west Dublin should be “scaled up” to build positive community relationships and improved policing, researchers believe.

The UBUNTU project in Blanchardstown, currently in the last of three phases, has already received praise from local black community workers, senior gardaí, academics and youth services.