Issue Date: 26th August 2024
Gardaí are investigating a number of public order incidents on Cappagh Road and Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas on Sunday evening, 25th August 2024.
An Garda Síochána is aware of suggestions of an inappropriate approach to children or attempted child abduction which led to this public order incident.
No incident of attempted child abduction or similar activity has been reported to An Garda Síochána nor has An Garda Síochána any information to substantiate such claims.
An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone who directly observed any attempted abduction or inappropriate approach to a child, who has direct knowledge of any attempted abduction or inappropriate approach to a child occurring in the Finglas area to contact Finglas Garda Station at 01 666 7500.
An Garda Síochána is very conscious of the volume of misinformation, disinformation and fake news circulating on this incident, and in general, particularly on social media and direct messaging platforms.
An Garda Síochána appeals to all members of the public and the media to independently verify any information published on social media and/or messaging apps.
Under Section 7 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, An Garda Síochána is the sole agency invested with the statutory role of preserving peace and public order. It is also An Garda Síochána's statutory role to investigate crime and enforce enacted legislation.
An Garda Síochána urge anyone with information relating to any crime to immediately report it for it to be thoroughly investigated by Gardaí.
In emergency situations such as a crime in progress or when urgent Garda assistance is required, members of the public should always call 999/112.
