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Man Held After Car Driven at Group During Teen Disorder in Skerries

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and camera footage as a man in his 20s is detained under a 24-hour legal hold.

Overview

  • A large fight among groups of youths on Harbour Road in Skerries escalated on Saturday night, when Gardaí say a car was driven at a number of people.
  • Three teenagers — two girls and a boy — were taken to Beaumont Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and at least one has since been discharged.
  • Video shared online appears to show a white BMW reversing at speed, then accelerating into a group and driving away, an image that has helped focus the police inquiry.
  • A man in his 20s was arrested on Sunday and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 while Gardaí continue their investigation and seek CCTV, dash‑cam footage and witnesses.
  • Local politicians expressed shock, a Fianna Fáil senator urged extra Garda resources citing rising youth tensions in Skerries, and investigators warned that inquiries are ongoing and evidence is being sought.