Ireland

Three hospitalised after fight breaks out at Citywest refugee centre in Dublin

Gardai were called to the scene following reports of two groups of men fighting (Niall Carson/PA)
Gardai were called to the scene following reports of two groups of men fighting (Niall Carson/PA) Gardai were called to the scene following reports of two groups of men fighting (Niall Carson/PA)

Three people were taken to hospital after a fight broke out at the Citywest complex in south county Dublin - a refugee accommodation centre.

Gardai were called to the scene following reports of two groups of men fighting.

No arrests were made. 

A Garda spokesman last night said: “At approximately 6:30pm this evening gardai were alerted to a public order incident at International Protection Accommodation in City West, following a disturbance involving a group of males.

"Three people were taken from the scene to Hospital for assessment and treatment to minor injuries.

“Gardai remain at the scene and no arrests have been reported at this time.”