The Daily Star Ireland
Man Arrested After Garda Injured in Dublin Incident
A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Dublin that resulted in a garda sustaining injuries. The altercation occurred on Abbey Street around 1 p.m., during what has been described as a public order incident.
The injured garda suffered an arm injury and was transported to the Mater Hospital, where his condition has been assessed as non-life-threatening. Following the incident, a man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene and is now being held at a garda station in Dublin city centre.
Authorities have confirmed that garda welfare services will be made available to support the injured officer as investigations into the circumstances of the incident continue.
In response to the incident, Mark O’Meara, President of the Garda Representative Association, extended his wishes for a full recovery to the injured officer. He described the situation as extremely difficult and emphasized the dangers that gardaí face daily while carrying out their duties.
O’Meara reiterated that while policing is a rewarding career, it also comes with significant risks, and assaults on officers should never be tolerated. He praised the bravery of the gardaí involved and acknowledged the courage of all members who put themselves in harm’s way while protecting the public.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full details of what transpired.
