Taoiseach Calls for Full Investigation Into Death of Man After Henry St Incident
Gardaí and Fiosrú are investigating after Yves Sakila became unresponsive during a security restraint, and the Taoiseach called for a thorough inquiry.
- On Friday, Yves Sakila, 35, died after security personnel restrained him outside Arnotts department store on Dublin's Henry Street during an alleged shoplifting incident. Gardai and Fiosru are investigating the circumstances.
- Video footage shows Sakila held on the ground for almost five minutes, with one guard appearing to kneel on his neck. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties described the force used as 'disproportionate and excessive.'
- More than 100 people gathered on Henry Street on Tuesday for a vigil, chanting 'Justice for Yves' and leaving flowers. Attendees expressed anger over discrimination faced by migrants in Ireland.
- Taoiseach Micheal Martin described the death as 'an issue of the deepest concern' requiring thorough investigation. Arnotts stated it is 'actively cooperating' with Garda inquiry and reviewing its independently contracted security firm.
- Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon called for 'an immediate, comprehensive and transparent investigation' into the death. Police confirmed Wednesday that investigations into all circumstances remain ongoing.
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Irish PM urges full investigation into death of Congolese man restrained outside store
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Congolese Man Dies in Dublin After Being Restrained by Guards
A Congolese man died after being restrained by security guards in Ireland, in an incident that has drawn comparisons to the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Footage shows Yves Sakila, 35, being pinned to the ground by multiple men on Henry Street in Dublin city centre at around 5pm on Friday, following an alleged shoplifting incident. At one point, one of the men appears to kneel on Sakila’s neck or head. Later, a different guard presses Sakila’s…
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