THREE children and two adults have been rushed to hospital after a man “attacked” a group of people at a school in north-inner city Dublin.
One girl is in a critical condition after the incident near Parnell Square on the northside of the Irish capital.
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Other emergency services have rushed to the scene that left the “innocent” kids injured.
A witness told The Irish Times that around 1.45pm a man was seen attacking a group of young people with a knife before being tackled by a brave passer-by.
In a statement this afternoon, Gardai said they are “not in a position” to give any further details.
A spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána are investigating all the circumstances of a serious public order incident which occurred on Parnell Square East, shortly after 1.30pm this afternoon.
“Five casualties have been taken to various hospitals in the Dublin Region.
“The casualties include an adult male, an adult female and three young children.
“One child, a girl, has sustained serious injuries, the other two children are being treated for less serious injuries.
“An Garda Síochána is in contact with parents of all three injured children.
“The adult female is being treated for serious injuries and the adult male for less serious injuries.
“The scene remains sealed off at this time. An Garda Síochána is following a definite line of inquiry.
“An Garda Síochána is not looking for any other person at this time. There is no further information.”
Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has described the incident in Dublin city centre as an “appalling attack on three innocent children and a woman”.
Ms McEntee said: “All our thoughts are with those injured, especially with the children, their parents and families, during this extremely difficult period.
“I have been briefed by the Garda Commissioner and will remain in close contact with him and senior Gardai.
“It is my understanding that Gardai are following a definite line of inquiry and are not looking for any other person at this time.
“This attack has shocked us all, and I have no doubt that the person responsible will be brought to justice.
“However, my thoughts now are with the innocent children and the woman who have been attacked, their families, and those who are caring for them at this time.”
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