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Case No. 6767Public order offence · Co. Tipperary · 15 Jan 2024

Man arrested after clashes as asylum seekers arrive at Roscrea hotel

On the morning of Monday 15 January 2024, a man was arrested at the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, after scuffles between protesters and gardaí as asylum seekers were moved in. The sources give no age or nationality for the man. A protest against the hotel's use for asylum seekers had been taking place outside since the previous Thursday. He was arrested under the Public Order Act, and no charge or court appearance is reported. The latest development is that he was released and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested16 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was arrested after scuffles between protesters and gardaí.
Where
The incident took place at the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
When
The Garda operation took place on the morning of Monday 15 January 2024.
Cause
A protest against the hotel's use for asylum seekers had been taking place outside since the previous Thursday.
Other details
  • The hotel was set to accommodate 160 asylum seekers.
  • Anti-immigration activists called on demonstrators to gather at the hotel that evening.
Weapon
Gardaí said suggestions that pepper spray was used were incorrect.
Investigation
  • The man was arrested under the Public Order Act.
  • The man was released and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • A Garda presence remained at the centre at the time of reporting.
Charges
The sources report no charge against the man.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was arrested following scuffles between protesters and gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe Garda operation took place on the morning of Monday 15 January 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested under the Public Order Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was released and a file is being prepared for the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda presence remained at the centre at the time of reporting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA demonstration against the hotel's use for asylum seekers had taken place earlier. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí said suggestions that pepper spray was used were incorrect. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Protester arrested following clashes as asylum seekers arrive at Roscrea hotel

    Reports one man arrested during protest clashes at the Roscrea hotel, released, with a file to the DPP. No prior case in the list matches this incident.

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