Police begin investigation as Naira Marley’s show in Dublin is cancelled due to Gang Violence

The state police force of the Republic of Ireland was reportedly forced to shut down an event headlined by Nigerian artist, Afeez Eniola aka Naira Marley, after a gang of youths were spotted taking off from the scene.

According to reports by Irish news website Dublin Live, the incident unfolded around the Lost Lane area just off Grafton Street before the music act took to the stage for his performance.

The gang violence had resulted in the immediate closure of the scene to members of the public.

Dublin Live further noted that some weapons were seized and Irish police officers also arrested a young man in connection with the incident.

An eyewitness identified as Samuel Naija, disclosed that the police arrived at the scene and drove everyone out before shutting the show down.

“An African artist Naira Marley was headlining a show at Lost Lane yesterday with some other upcoming acts.

“We came for the event which started around 10:30 pm.

“People were waiting for the artist to perform when all of a sudden gardai came to the venue, drove everyone out and shut it down.

Afterwards, Garda came in tens and filled everywhere. Everyone was still surprised and curious as to what was going on because no gang attacked or anything.

“They [the crowd] filled the street around the venue confused as to where to go and some [were] angry at the organizers asking for refund,” Samuel said.

In a following development, a spokesperson for the Irish police made it known that investigations have commenced into the incident.

“Investigating an incident where a large number of male youths congregated outside a premises on Adam Court, Dublin 2 at approximately 1am on July 7, 2019.

“A number of offensive weapons were located after the youths departed and were seized by Gardaí. One male in his early 20s was arrested and was charged in relation to this offence. Investigations are ongoing,” the officer said.