Disturbances erupted outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers on Tuesday evening. Footage from the scene at the Citywest Hotel showed a Garda vehicle on fire amid the unrest.
A large crowd gathered in the area, with protesters displaying Irish flags. Members of the Garda's public order unit were deployed to manage the situation and restore order.
Second consecutive night
The demonstration marked the second night in a row that protests have been held outside the hotel. Monday night's gathering had passed without significant incident, according to reports.
The Citywest Hotel is currently being used as state accommodation for people seeking international protection. The facility serves as temporary housing while asylum claims are processed.
Alleged assault triggers protests
The gatherings outside the hotel follow an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the vicinity during the early hours of Monday morning. The incident appears to have sparked the wave of demonstrations at the location.
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