Parnell Square: Fears multiple people including children hurt after man ‘attacked group of people’ near school

MULTIPLE people including children are feared injured after an "attack" at a school in north-inner city Dublin.

The incident occurred shortly after 1pm near Parnell Square on the northside of the Irish capital.

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Other emergency services have rushed to the scene of the major incident.

A witness told The Irish Times that around 1.45pm a man was seen attacking a group of young people with a knife.

In a statement this afternoon, Gardai said they are "not in a position" to give any further details.

A spokesperson said: "An Garda Síochána are currently at the scene of a serious incident on Parnell Square East and are being assisted other emergency services.

"At this early stage, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to confirm any further details."