KIDS FLEE IN TERROR FROM MASS BRAWL IN PLAY PARK
‘Bare kuckle fight’ involving 50 youths is blasted by locals It’s unsettling to have our lovely park used in such a disturbing way. It is disappointing ‘Make moove on emissions’ Honeymooner on knifings rap
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A HUGE “bare knuckle brawl” in a park involving around 50 youngsters made “mothers with their babies run in fear”.
The incident happened in Ringsend Park in the capital at lunchtime on Wednesday.
Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Bay South Chris Andrews has warned those involved the area “will not be held to ransom by these large groups terrorising locals”.
The Irish Mirror understands the huge crowd met up for an organised fight with boys and girls of all ages involved.
A witness said: “Ringsend Park was invaded by at least 50 children, boys and girls, who were bare knuckle fighting.
“Gardai arrived quickly and had to literally shout and scream at them to get them to stop and go away.
“It’s unsettling to have our lovely park used in such a disturbing way. Watching
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Mr Andrews told the Irish Mirror the shocking events in Ringsend overshadowed all the “positives in the community during the lockdown”.
He said: “This period has been very difficult for everyone, especially young people.
“And youngsters have been brilliant at getting involved in positive community projects and events.
“So yesterday in Ringsend Park was really disappointing and also
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“A number of residents have contacted me about this incident and all said how frightening it was for them and their parents and also for those there with their young children.
“They all felt terrified as was fighting within the group.
“Parents need to take more responsibility as to where their children are and who they are with.
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Mr Andrews added it was only a “miracle that no one was seriously injured” during the fight.
He said: “The gardai managed the situation very well and I have asked them to confiscate the bikes from anyone caught engaging in this sort of behaviour.
“It’s important to remember the public parks are supposed to be for older people and those cocooning between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, so many have an expectation things will be safe.
“Unfortunately, this particular group has no respect for older members of the community and that is unacceptable.”
A Garda spokesman said: “We responded to reports of a gathering of youths yesterday in Ringsend Park at approximately 1.30pm.
“Gardai directed the youths to leave the area and all present complied. No arrests made.”
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