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There's been trouble in south Dublin city centre for a second night, after a group of around 200 teenagers threw glass bottles and other missiles at gardaí.

Bottle and missiles thrown at gardai following ‘baton charge’ the previous night

An Garda defends response after 33 people arrested in Dublin city over bank holiday weekend Hundreds of drinkers dispersed from gathering points around the city centre about 19 hours ago Updated: about an hour ago Nineteen people were arrested on Saturday night for alleged public order offences following a second evening of disorder in Dublin city centre which again saw glass bottles thrown at officers. Video: Ellen O'Riordan Gardaí with riot shields move in to disperse crowds on South Anne Street south in Dublin city. Photograph: Damien Storan   A senior garda has defended the for...

19 people arrested as Gardaí disperse crowds in Dublin City Centre

Six persons received the Adult Caution, one person was released pending a summons for public order offences, while 10 people were charged with public order offences and will appear in court at a later date. Gardaí said in a statement to JOE: "Large crowds of people gathered throughout Dublin City Centre with the vast majority of persons socialising responsibly and enjoying outdoor activity." "However, An Garda Síochána encountered and engaged with a smaller group which was persistently involved in antisocial behaviour and public disorder." A Gardaí spokesperson added that members ...