Dublin, Ireland – MMA fighter Conor McGregor has criticized Irish Police Commissioner Drew Harris over his handling of riots that broke out in Dublin on Thursday following a knife attack that left several children injured.
In a statement posted to social media, McGregor accused Harris of failing to take the threat of terrorism seriously enough.
“Innocent children ruthlessly stabbed by a mentally deranged non-national in Dublin, Ireland today,” McGregor wrote. “Our chief of police had this to say on the riots in the aftermath. Drew, not good enough.”
Harris had earlier condemned the “disgraceful scenes” in Dublin, which he blamed on a “hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology.”
On the stabbing incident itself, Harris said, “I’m not going to speculate any further in respect of a terrorist motive. Until we’re sure what the motive is, we have to keep an open mind as to why this happened.”
McGregor was not satisfied with Harris’ response, arguing that the police chief was downplaying the seriousness of the situation.
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“There is grave danger among us in Ireland that should never be here in the first place, and there has been zero action done to support the public in any way, shape or form with this frightening fact,” McGregor wrote. “NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Make change or make way.”
The riots broke out after several children were injured in a stabbing outside of a school in Dublin. While the identity of the suspect in custody has not yet been revealed, viral social media posts claimed that the attacker was Algerian. Police have not made public the nationality of the suspect.
McGregor’s comments are likely to further inflame tensions in Ireland, which has been grappling with a rise in far-right extremism in recent years.
Analysis
McGregor’s criticism of Harris is a significant development, as it comes from one of Ireland’s most prominent public figures. It is likely to put further pressure on Harris to take a tougher stance on terrorism and far-right extremism.
However, McGregor’s comments are also likely to be controversial, as some may view them as inflammatory and irresponsible. It is important to note that McGregor is not a security expert, and his views on this issue should be taken with a grain of salt.
Overall, the situation in Ireland is complex and fluid. It remains to be seen whether McGregor’s comments will have a positive or negative impact on the country’s efforts to address terrorism and far-right extremism.
Conclusion
The riots in Dublin are a reminder of the challenges that Ireland is facing in the wake of a number of terrorist attacks and far-right incidents in recent years. Conor McGregor’s criticism of Irish Police Commissioner Drew Harris is likely to further inflame tensions, but it is also likely to put pressure on Harris to take a tougher stance on these issues. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks.
