# Police assaulted in Dublin

- Place: Dublin, Ireland (53.3498, -6.2603)
- Published: 2026-10-31T17:42:22.256Z · expires 2026-11-07T17:42:22.256Z
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Irish police were assaulted in Dublin and threatened with an 'imitation' gun, BBC reports. The incident occurred during a protest, with officers defending themselves against demonstrators.

The event unfolded near the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, where tensions escalated after a march turned confrontational, per the BBC.

Flight RYR5306 is climbing out of Dublin at 3,600 ft, heading northwest, as the city remains active with aviation traffic.

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