Representatives Say Parts Of Dublin City Centre Are No-Go Areas.

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 10:32

It follows the assault on Olympian Jack Woolley at the weekend.

Public representatives say parts of Dublin city have been described as 'no-go' areas, especially at night.

It's claimed people are avoiding the city after dark, as they don't feel safe.

It follows the assault on Olympian Jack Woolley at the weekend.

'It could have been a lot worse': Olympic athlete Jack Woolley describes Dublin assault https://t.co/RIkNU5QC7b
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) August 17, 2021

Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn believes there should be a greater policing presence in the city

He joined Eoin Beatty on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today

These mindless acts of violence on the streets are horrific. What can be done? Irish Olympian Jack Woolley victim of horrific attack in Dublin last night - https://t.co/dpnSw5zSou https://t.co/MLzUg3rlIF
— Shane Beatty 🎙️ (@ShaneBeattyNews) August 14, 2021

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