‘Kicked in the stomach, hit above eye': Indian man attacked by teens in Dublin; 4th racist assault in a month
The latest incident marks the fourth racist attack in Dublin within a month, and also comes after President Michael D Higgins recently condemned the series of attacks on members of the Indian community.
President Higgins had described the attacks as 'despicable' and he expressed a 'deep sense of gratitude' to the Indian community for all they have added to Ireland.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the Indian man said one of the teenagers in the group took his metal water bottle and hit him above the eye, causing a deep cut and heavy bleeding.
In a statement to The Journal, a garda spokesperson said gardaí are investigating the incident.
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