Homeless tents slashed in Dublin in rising ‘hate crime’ attacks, says support group

A homeless tent encampment in Dublin. Streetlink Homeless Support said it has seen cases of tents being slashed open across the capital. Picture: Collins Photo Agency

A group working with the homeless has said attacks on tents used by rough sleepers in Dublin are “deliberate hate crimes” and not just random acts.

Streetlink Homeless Support said it has seen cases of tents being slashed open across Dublin, taking photographs of them in four separate areas.