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Gardai at the scene of an incident involving a Garda car in Dublin city centre on Friday.
Photo: Damien Storan
Dublin 7
Man (40s) charged after garda car rammed in Dublin city centre
Two gardaí received hospital treatment in the aftermath of the incident.
LAST UPDATE | 16 Dec 2023
A MAN HAS been arrested after a garda car was rammed in Dublin city centre yesterday, requiring two gardaí to receive medical treatment in its aftermath.
The gardaí were taken to the Mater University Hospital following the incident on Brunswick Street in Dublin 7 shortly after midday.
Gardaí launched an investigation and yesterday arrested one man, aged in his 40s, under the Criminal Damage Act 1991.
Earlier this morning, Gardaí charged the man and he is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin this morning, Saturday 16th December 2023.
Investigators studied the scene yesterday ahead of both cars being removed from the area.
“All members involved are receiving support from their colleagues and local Garda Management and the wider organisational supports of the Peer Support Service, Chief Medical Officer and 24 hour counselling service have been provided if required,” a garda spokesperson said.
Investigations continue into the incident.
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