An Irish protestor has been hospitalised after being struck and arrested by the police during a protest in Berlin.
Kitty O’Brien was protesting against the killing of journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes when they were struck twice in the face by German police.
In a video widely circulated on social media, the Dubliner can be seen being arrested with blood dripping down their nose after being punched twice by a police officer.
Footage shows the protestor telling someone recording the incident that they think their arm is broken, as they are being arrested.
The Department of Foreign Affairs told the Irish Examiner it is “aware of the incident in question”.
“The Ambassador in Berlin and senior officials in the Department have conveyed our concern about the incident to the German authorities,” said the spokesperson.
“Officials in the Department stand ready to provide consular assistance to the citizen concerned, should they request it,” added the spokesperson.
In response to the incident, a number of demonstrations have been taking place this weekend, including in Dublin and Derry.