Concert Headlined by Naira Marley in Dublin Shut Down by Police

A concert headlined by Naira Marley in Dublin was stopped on Saturday night after a gang of youths were spotted fleeing the scene by Gardai (Dublin Police).

According to Dublin Live, the incident happened at Lost Lane just off Grafton Street, just before the headline artist, Naira Marley, took to the stage to perform.

30 young men were seen running out of the premises in the early hours of Sunday morning, and many more looking confused.

So far, Gardai have seized a number of weapons and a man in his 20s arrested in connection with the incident.

An eyewitness,  Samuel Naija narrated the story saying,

“An African artist ‘Naira Marley’ was headlining a show at Lost Lane yesterday with some other upcoming acts. We came for the event which started around 10:30pm. People were waiting for the artist to perform when all of a sudden Gardai came to the venue, drove everyone out and shut it down.”

“Afterwards Garda (Dublin Police) came in tens and filled everywhere. Everyone was still surprised and curious as to what was going on because no gang attacked or anything. The crowd filled the street around the venue confused as to where to go and some were angry at the organisers, asking for refund.”

So far, investigations are being carried out. A Garda spokesman said: “Gardai 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.”