Violent clashes break out in Ireland after knife attack that injured 3 children

"Three children and two adults were injured in a knife attack in Dublin, Ireland Thursday afternoon before public unrest erupted around the city. He stabbed a 5-year-old girl in the chest and also stabbed a teacher as she tried to use her body to shield the children. According to local reports, the attack happened as pupils emerged from the school. A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition, and the children's teacher, a woman in her 30s, also remains in serious condition, according to An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police. The Garda have named a man in his 50s as a person of interest. He was also injured during the incident and is in serious condition. Police would not comment on the identity or nationality of the detained man. As police were investigating the attack, several individuals tried to break into the crime scene. Others joined in the unrest, causing significant damage to stores and vehicles. Multiple outlets reported the riots were started by far-right groups after rumors circulated online that a foreign national was responsible for the attack. Police said over 400 officers including many in riot gear, were deployed in Dublin city center to contain the unrest, which they said was “caused by a small group of thugs.” A police cordon was also set up around the Irish Parliament building, Leinster House, and officers from the Mounted Support Unit were in nearby Grafton Street." AP