Thirty-four people have been arrested following “huge destruction by a riotous mob” in Dublin, Irish police have said.
Three young children were injured in a stabbing outside a primary school which sparked violent protests and clashes with police.
A five-year-old schoolgirl and a female teacher, believed to be in her 30s, remain in a very serious condition, police said.
“These are scenes that we have not seen in decades but what is clear is that people have been radicalised through social media and the internet,” Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said.
One Garda officer received a serious injury, while “numerous” other officers were injured as missiles were thrown at them, he added.
Officers with riot shields held back crowds in the city centre where a police car was set on fire amid anger over the stabbings in Parnell Square East.
Mr Harris warned that Garda had to make the “assumption that following the events of last night, we are going to see further protests”.
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Tram set on fire during Dublin rioting
The police force said there will be a “significant” garda presence in Dublin City today in response to the riot.
Rioters let off flares and fireworks at police as officers with riot shields held back crowds.
Eleven Garda cars were damaged, and vehicles, including a bus, were set on fire.
A total of 13 shops were significantly damaged or subjected to looting, Commissioner Harris said.
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