Coolock riots: Gardaí arrest teen bringing total number of arrests to 40

Gardaí have arrested a teenager in connection with the investigation into the Coolock riots, which occurred on July 15th of last year.

This brings the total number of arrests in this investigation, which focuses on events on July 15th at or near the former Crown Paints factory on Malahide Road, to 40.

There were violent scenes in the area after the Government announced plans to repurpose the building to house international protection applicants.

The male adult teenager was detained for questioning under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda station in North Dublin.

He has since been released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.