Irish PM urges full investigation into death of Congolese man restrained outside store
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Yves Sakila, a Congolese-born man who died after being restrained by security guards outside a Dublin store. The incident, which occurred during an alleged shoplifting attempt, has raised concerns within the Congolese community in Ireland. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has sparked public outcry and calls for accountability.
- ▪Yves Sakila was restrained by security guards outside a department store in Dublin and later pronounced dead in hospital.
- ▪A video of the incident showed Sakila being held on the ground for almost five minutes, raising concerns about the use of force.
- ▪The Irish Network Against Racism expressed worry over the circumstances of Sakila's death, highlighting issues of racial discrimination.
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Irish PM urges full investigation into death of Congolese man restrained outside storeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPeople stand near flowers laid outside a department store on Henry Street where a Congolese-born man, Yves Sakila, was restrained by security guards last week and later pronounced dead in hospital, in Dublin, Ireland, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Conor HumphriesPublished May 20, 2026, 08:44 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 08:44 PMDUBLIN, May 20 - Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained outside a Dublin department store, an incident that has shocked the country's small Congolese community.Irish police said the man was detained by security guards on Dublin's busy…
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