US Embassy warns vacationers to train ‘good private safety practices’ in Dublin

This comes following the assault of a US vacationer on Talbot Road.

The US Embassy has revealed a safety alert for these travelling to Dublin following the current surge in anti-social and violent behaviour, together with the assault of an American vacationer on Talbot Road final week.

On July twenty fifth they revealed the next:

“With a variety of current incidents reported in Irish media, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin reminds U.S. residents to train good private safety practices whereas touring.

“Vacationers ought to safeguard valuables, corresponding to bank cards and passports, and chorus from carrying massive quantities of money.  The U.S. Embassy Dublin encourages all residents to concentrate on their environment, particularly when touring in unfamiliar locations, crowded places, empty streets, or at evening.

“Please comply with good safety practices at dwelling and whereas touring.  Dial 1-1-2 or 9-9-9 for emergency medical or police assist in Eire.”

In addition they offered a listing of actions to take, together with being conscious of your setting, keep away from strolling alone, notably when it is darkish out, keep away from displaying costly jewelry, do not carry round massive quantities of money, and keep away from leaving valuables in outer pockets or locations the place they are often clearly seen or grabbed.

The US Embassy additionally beneficial that residents train warning, keep vigilant, lookup places earlier than travelling to them, keep away from gazing your cellphone for too lengthy, restrict headphone or earbud use, in addition to being conscious of alcohol consumption.

You may learn the entire safety alert HERE.

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