The police authorities in Dublin,
the Republic of Ireland were reportedly forced to shut down a concert to be
headlined by Naira Marley over suspected gang violence.
According to Dublin Live, the
incident occurred on the night of Saturday, June 6, after a gang of 30 young
men — from whom a number of weapons were later recovered — was spotted fleeing
the scene.
Security operatives were reported
to have stormed the venue along Lost Lane, off Grafton Street, before the
headlining artist took to the stage to cancel the concert.
“An African artist ‘Naira Marley’
was headlining a show at Lost Lane yesterday with some other upcoming acts. We
came for the event which started around 10:30 pm,” Samuel Naija, a witness, was
quoted to have said.
“People were waiting for the
artist to perform when all of a sudden gardai [Dublin Police] came to the
venue, drove everyone out and shut it down.
“Afterwards Gardai came in tens
and filled everywhere. Everyone was still surprised and curious as to what was
going on because no gang attacked or anything.
“They [the crowd] filled the
street around the venue confused as to where to go and some [were] angry at the
organisers asking for a refund.”
A spokesperson of the Dublin
police confirmed that arrest was made and weapons retrieved as investigations
into the incident continued.
“Gardai are investigating an
incident where a large number of male youths congregated outside a premises on
Adam Court, Dublin 2 at approximately 1 am on 7 July 2019,” it said.
“A number of offensive weapons
were located after the youths departed and were seized by Gardaí. One male in
his early 20s was arrested and was charged in relation to this offence.
Investigations are ongoing.”
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