Gardaí are investigating a public order incident at a school in the Blanchardstown area.
It happened on Blakestown Road at around a quarter to 2 yesterday afternoon.
All those involved are school students and Irish nationals - it was contained within the school and did not involve a man.
Local gardaí are also liaising with the management of a secondary school in the area in relation to this incident.
The force has sought the advice of the Director of the Garda Youth Diversion Programme as part of this investigation.
It's very conscious of the volume of misinformation and fake news in circulation regarding this incident - particularly on social media and direct messaging platforms.
"As part of its investigation into this incident, An Garda Síochána has sought the advice of the Director of the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.
"Local Gardaí are also liaising with the management of a secondary school in the area in relation to this incident.
"All those involved in this incident are school students and Irish nationals. The incident is contained within the school and did not involve an adult male.
"An Garda Síochána is very conscious of the volume of misinformation and fake news in circulation regarding this incident - particularly on social media and direct messaging platforms.
"An Garda Síochána appeal to all members of the public and the media to independently verify any information published on social media and/or messaging apps.
"Under Section 7 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, An Garda Síochána is the sole agency invested with the statutory role of preserving peace and public order. It is also An Garda Síochána's statutory role to investigate crime and enforce enacted legislation.
"An Garda Síochána urge anyone with information relating to any crime to immediately report it for it to be thoroughly investigated by Gardaí.
