Six arrests have been made after a garda was injured during a protest in Dublin city centre.
Gardaí arrested the men during the demonstration on Kildare Street yesterday.
A garda received injuries to his hand during the incident outside Leinster House.
The rally saw protesters clash during a free speech demonstration.
It is understood that people from rival sides had to be separated by gardaí
Uniformed and public order members of the force attended the scene.
Great to see so many Irish flags at the Free speech rally in Dublin today.
If you believe in freedom of speech vote Irish Freedom Party on Feb 8th. #GE2020 pic.twitter.com/JRAKJU44s9— Irish Freedom Party (@IrexitFreedom) February 1, 2020
Videos posted on social media show several people waving Irish flags, with supporters of the Irish Freedom Party at the protest.
All six men have been released pending a court appearance at a later date.
