Cork 'shop' for Ukrainian refugees shuts amid security concerns

An incident live-streamed on social media is understood to have drawn negative internet commentary towards Ukrainian refugees

Palyanytsya hub provides basic items for newly arriving Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn country. File photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A Ukrainian community hub in Cork city has temporarily closed as an increase in hostility online has generated security concerns among volunteers.

Following an incident at the 'shop' this week which was live-streamed and garnered negative attention on social media, volunteers have said they fear being attacked by some who take issue with their work.