The Police of the Republic of Ireland were reportedly forced to shut down an event headlined by Naira Marley after a gang of youths were spotted fleeing the scene.

According to an Irish news website, Dublin Live, the incident occurred at Lost Lane just off Grafton Street before Naira Marley took to the stage to perform.

Following the gang violence, Dublin Live reports that the scene has since been closed off to the public.

It was also reported that a number of weapons were seized and the Irish police have also arrested a man in his 20s in connection with the incident.