The public is being urged by the Gardaí to double-check information found on social media and messaging applications after an incident at a Dublin school, reports RTE.
Over the last two days, a number of far-right accounts have disseminated false information on the event, claiming that an adult immigrant with a knife was involved.
The gardaí indicated in a statement that everyone engaged in this event is an Irish national and student.
It said that no adult man was involved and that the incidence was limited to the school, reports RTE.
Regarding this event, the administration of a nearby secondary school is in contact with the local Gardaí.
Additionally, the Director of the Garda Youth Diversion Program has been consulted, according to the Gardaí.
The statement continued: “An Garda Síochána is very conscious of the volume of misinformation and fake news in circulation regarding this incident – particularly on social media and direct messaging platforms. An Garda Síochána appeal to all members of the public and the media to independently verify any information published on social media and/or messaging apps,” reports RTE.
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