Gardaí criticise 'misinformation' surrounding public order incidents in Dublin

Michael Bolton

Gardaí are warning of misinformation being spread over a public order incident in Dublin on Sunday evening.

Gardaí are investigating a number of public order incidents on Cappagh Road and Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas.

Gardaín say no incident of attempted child abduction or similar activity has been reported to An Garda Síochána nor has An Garda Síochána any information to substantiate such claims.

An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone who directly observed any attempted abduction or inappropriate approach to a child, who has direct knowledge of any attempted abduction or inappropriate approach to a child occurring in the Finglas area to contact Finglas Garda Station at 01 666 7500.

Gardaí say they are very conscious of the volume of misinformation, disinformation and fake news circulating on this incident, and in general, particularly on social media and direct messaging platforms.

An Garda Síochána appeals to all members of the public and the media to independently verify any information published on social media and/or messaging apps.