Gardai release two after protest at US Embassy

Two men arrested for public order offences outside the US Embassy in Dublin have been released on bail.

Two men arrested for public order offences outside the US Embassy in Dublin have been released on bail.

A garda spokesman said the men are due to appear in Dublin District Court next week.

The men were arrested during a protest against US and British involvement in air strikes against Afghanistan and were taken to Donnybrook Garda Station.

One man was in his 20s, the other in his 40s.

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