Two arrested in ongoing investigation into violent Citywest disorder

Gardaí continue to examine CCTV and forensic evidence after violent clashes at the Citywest accommodation centre left four officers injured

Gardaí said they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the serious public disorder

A teenager and a man in his 40s have been arrested in connection with last week’s disorder at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin.

Gardaí said they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the serious public disorder that occurred on October 21 and 22 in Saggart.

A spokesperson said: "Investigators from the Dublin Metropolitan Region West, supported by the Dublin Crime Response Team, have carried out further searches and arrested two individuals as part of this investigation.

"The two men, a male juvenile in his teens and a man in his 40s, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda stations in the Dublin Region."

Gardaí are continuing to review CCTV and body-worn camera (BWC) footage to identify those involved in criminal activity and are also carrying out forensic examinations at several locations.

"An Garda Síochána appeals to any person with any information on persons involved in this serious public disorder to contact the Garda investigation team at Clondalkin Garda Station at 01 6667600 or any member of An Garda Síochána at any Garda station.

"Members of the public can provide information confidentially to An Garda Síochána by contacting the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."

The disorder broke out after an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl near the hotel on Monday. A 26-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in court on Tuesday charged in connection with the alleged incident.

Clashes in the area that followed left four gardaí injured and resulted in more than 30 arrests, as well as incidents of vandalism and arson.

On Thursday, senior gardaí appealed to young men in particular not to get “swept up” in the disorder and warned that their actions could have “reverberations” that seriously affect their futures. Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson said it appeared that people were travelling from outside Dublin to take part in the incidents.

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said those involved in the disorder would be met with a “very forceful response,” adding that while people are entitled to oppose government policy, they are not entitled to break the law.