'One of main agitators': Man with megaphone allegedly urged crowds to charge at garda during Citywest riot

"Roberto Iafrate is accused of using a megaphone to urge crowds to charge at the garda line during the Citywest riot."

"Iafrate allegedly hurled traffic cones, rocks, and bottles at officers during the violence outside the hotel used to house asylum seekers."

Roberto Iafrate, 35, is on trial for his role in the Citywest riot. He is accused of using a megaphone to incite crowds to charge at garda officers. Additionally, he allegedly threw traffic cones, rocks, and bottles at law enforcement during the unrest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in west Dublin. Iafrate is described as a father of three and is suspected of being a key agitator in the incident.

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