The Police of the Republic of Ireland were reportedly forced to shut down an event headlined by Naira Marley on Saturday, July 6, 2019, after a gang of youths were spotted fleeing the scene. The incident occurred at Lost Lane just off Grafton Street before Naira Marley took to the stage to perform.

Following the gang violence, the scene has since been closed off to the public.

It was also reported that a number of weapons were seized and the Irish police have also arrested a man in his 20s in connection with the incident.

Reacting to the incident, the police spokesperson said they are “Investigating an incident where a large number of male youths congregated outside a premises on Adam Court, Dublin 2 at approximately 1am on 7 July 2019.

“A number of offensive weapons were located after the youths departed and were seized by Gardaí. One male in his early 20s was arrested and was charged in relation to this offence. Investigations are ongoing.”