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Case No. 5430Public order offence · Co. Dublin · 18 Jul 2024

Man arrested after fencing torn down at Grand Canal protest, Dublin

A man was arrested after protesters tore down barriers along the Grand Canal in Portobello, Dublin, on 18 July 2024. He was later released without charge, and enquiries are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested18 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatProtesters tore down barriers that had been erected to stop tents being pitched along the canal. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatOne man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the public order incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place along the Grand Canal in Portobello, Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe arrested man was taken to a Garda station in Dublin city centre. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe protest gathered along the Grand Canal on the evening of 18 July 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe protest called for the removal of hostile architecture. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokeswoman said enquiries are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe man has been released without charge. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2024
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Man arrested after protesters tear down fencing along Grand Canal

    Reports a public order incident on the Grand Canal in which protesters tore down barriers. One man in his 20s was arrested and released without charge. No existing case matches this incident.

    suspect, 20s, male