Over €500,000 raised for victims of Dublin stabbing and those who intervened

Kenneth Fox

More than €500,000 has been raised to help the victims of a stabbing incident on Parnell Square on Thursday and those who intervened.

Several GoFundMe pages have been set up to help those affected by the attack.

GoFundMe said it is monitoring all fundraisers set up in the wake of Thursday's stabbings and subsequent unrest. "Our Trust and Safety team is tracking the incident, with all funds on hold until they can get directly to the beneficiary," a statement said.

"This means that kind-hearted strangers can raise money for people they want to help, and donors can give to fundraisers with total confidence."

It said any donation is backed by the GoFundMe "Giving Guarantee" which protects donors and guarantees a full donation refund in the case something is not right.

A post on the GoFundMe page said: "Riots broke out in Dublin on Thursday November 23rd in the wake of a stabbing attack outside a school that injured three children and an adult.

"The GoFundMe community is coming together and fundraising to help those hurt in the attack – and a hero bystander who intervened."

Brazilian Deliveroo driver Caio Benicio intervened during the attack and a GoFundMe page titled 'Buy Caio Benicio a pint' has already raised €321,513.

Another page titled 'Support For Children & Carer Attacked In Dublin' has raised €210,775 so far, while a fundraiser for a young girl who is fighting for her life after the attack has raised €17,583.

Funds are also being raised for a bike shop on Capel Street which was damaged during the riots and a number of bicycles which were stolen as well.

You can donate to any of the GoFundMe Pages here.