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Gardaí promise Phoenix Park gigs won't be violent this year

Gardaí are warning there will be a clampdown on any trouble at this year's Phoenix Park co...
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12.37 5 Jul 2013


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Gardaí promise Phoenix Park gigs won't be violent this year

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Gardaí are warning there will be a clampdown on any trouble at this year's Phoenix Park concerts in Dublin.

A robust policing plan is in place for the events on Wednesday July 10th, Saturday July 13th and Sunday July 14th.

Over 200 Gardaí and more than 125 stewards will be on duty outside of the concert site.

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Last year's Swedish House Mafia gig was marred by violence and anti-social behaviour - during which 6 people were stabbed.

Two young men also died after the event from suspected drug overdoses.

Chief Superintendent Declan Coburn says he's confident there will not be a replay of the violent scenes:

Meanwhile, preparations for next week's concert are underway at the Park.

Violence at last year's concert made headlines worldwide:


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