Zimbabwe News Update
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A number of children, including a baby, have been taken to hospital after fireworks were thrown into a building accommodating people applying for international protection in Drogheda, County Louth on Friday.Gardaí (Irish police) were alerted by the fire service to a blaze at the property in Drogheda at around 20:15 local time. The fire has since been extinguished.The occupants of the building were evacuated and four children, and an adult, were taken for medical assessment, Irish broadcaster RTÉ has reported.Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said he condemns the “criminal attack”.
“Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk,” O’Callaghan said.”This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital.”He said alternative accommodation is now being sourced for the residents affected.”A full Garda investigation into this arson attack is underway. There will be serious consequences for those responsible.”Gardaí said the scene is being held for a technical examination, the results of which will guide the investigation.
