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An investigation is underway after a woman was seriously injured by fireworks at a residence in Dublin.
Gardaí were on patrol at Cashel Avenue in Crumlin, Dublin 12, at a public gathering at a bonfire on Friday evening.
During the patrol, fireworks were discharged and missiles were thrown at uniform gardaí, forcing them to withdraw.
Public Order Units were later deployed, who secured the area and helped the Dublin Fire Brigade to attend the scene safely.
While at the scene, gardaí received a report of the discharge of a firework into a private residence shortly after 6.30pm.
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A woman, aged in her 30s, suffered serious injuries in the incident, which were believed to be non-life-threatening.
She was initially treated at the scene by Dublin Fire Brigade personnel before being transported to St James’s Hospital for treatment.
Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to this incident to contact them.
Anyone in the area of Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, between 5.45pm and 6.45pm on Friday, who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, is asked to make this footage available to gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda Station on (01) 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.