Citywest riots: 31 people arrested as gardaí appeal for young people to not get involved

31 people have been arrested so far in connection with the riots that took place over the past two nights at Citywest, Co Dublin.

Significant criminal damage has been caused, and there has been a significant impact on the local community and services in the Saggart and Citywest area, particularly with public transport severely affected.

Of the 31 people who have been arrested so far, 28 have been men, including five teenagers.

Five women have also been arrested, with 24 people before the courts.

Four members of An Garda Síochána have been injured. All four received hospital treatment but have been subsequently discharged.

An Garda Síochána is providing them with all necessary supports, as are necessary welfare and counselling support, where required.

Gardaí are appealing to members of the public, particularly young men, not to get involved.

In a statement, they said: "This is not fun and games and entertainment for social media. The choices and reckless decisions you may make, to get involved or caught up in these events, may have serious consequences and adversely affect the course of your future."

Gardaí have also appealed for parents, friends, family, and community leaders to appeal to young people not to get involved.

An Garda Síochána appeals to any person with any information on persons involved in this serious public disorder to contact the Garda investigation team at Clondalkin Garda Station at 01 6667600 or any member of An Garda Síochána at any Garda Station.

Members of the public can provide information confidentially to An Garda Síochána by contacting the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.