Anti-immigration protesters in Coolock discussed driving into Garda lines with stolen cars
Gardaí are assessing footage of the discussion, along with hundreds of hours of CCTV footage
Coolock unrest
Stories realting to unrest in Coolock, Dublin in 2024 over protests around old Crown Paints factory being prepared as accommodation for international protection applicants
Eyewitness account: Most of the violence in Coolock appeared recreational; perpetrated by boys excited at the prospect of chaos
Coolock violence: ‘These are the same young fellas who pelt bricks at fire brigades and ambulances for fun, they’re just out for havoc’
Tensions remain high in Coolock with fears of potential fresh violence at site earmarked for asylum-seeker housing
Gardaí monitoring site planned for international protection applicants with up to 50 protesters still present
Plan to house asylum seekers at Coolock site will go ahead, says O’Gorman
Social Democrats leader says: ‘Coarsening debate around immigration is leading to increased attacks on migrant communities’
It’s taken years of discrimination to start the fires in Coolock. It will take years to put them out
If we can’t have an honest national conversation and take steps to de-escalate, someone may die
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