Irish police have not received a formal complaint or confirmed whether a robbery or assault involving Steelers' quarterback Skylar Thompson occurred in Dublin during the weekend, with investigations ongoing and no further details available.
Irish police are investigating MMA fighter Conor McGregor over tweets he posted in relation to the Dublin riots that occurred after a stabbing incident involving a man of Algerian descent. McGregor's tweets are being probed as part of an investigation into online hate speech. The investigation follows a post by far-right group Britain First's leader, Paul Golding, calling for McGregor to lead a "freedom march." McGregor distanced himself from the riots, condemning the violence and looting while expressing his commitment to efforts for change in Ireland. The Irish government is introducing legislative measures to enhance law enforcement capabilities, including the use of facial recognition technology and combating online hate speech, which has faced criticism for potential infringement on civil liberties.
Five people, including three children, have been hospitalized after a suspected stabbing incident in Dublin. The casualties, a man, a woman, and three young children, were injured on Parnell Square East. The area has been cordoned off as a crime scene.