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Russian Embassy, Dublin
A Leitrim lorry was reversed through the gates of the Russian Embassy in south Dublin today.
No injuries were reported. The driver was arrested at the scene after he exited the vehilce and handed out photos of what he said were Russian atrocities in Ukraine.
According to national news reports the driver said,“I want the Ambassador and his colleagues to leave this country, leave this free country. It’s about time we stood up.”
The man identified himself as a “working man” from Leitrim and commented that he was going to be arrested shortly.
“I’ve done my bit lads. It’s about time the rest of Ireland done their bit,” he said as he was led away by gardaí.
Pictures and video footage of the lorry show it to have a Leitrim Registration plate and advertising Ballinamore business Desmond Wisley Ecclesiastical Supplies.
One person arrested after a truck crashed into the gates of the Russian Embassy in #Dublin. pic.twitter.com/hlR54MLGZe
— Breaking News 24/7 (@Worldsource24) March 7, 2022
“Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a property on Orwell Road this afternoon, Monday 7th March 2022 at approximately 1.30pm,” a Garda spokeswoman said.
“One male was arrested and taken to Rathfarnham Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing.”
The Embassy, which is located on Orwell Road in Dublin 6 has been the scene of daily protests since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ten days ago.
Red paint has repeatedly been thrown on the entrance by protesters.
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