LAST UPDATE | 26 Jun

A MAN HAS been arrested after a garda was stabbed in the early hours of this morning in Dublin while responding to a burglary in progress at a premises in Blanchardstown.

At around 3.45am this morning Gardaí from Blanchardstown station responded to a call out to the premises which is a pub at Westend Shopping Park, located close to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and other retail outlets. 

When the gardaí arrived it was apparent that a burglary had occurred, and they called for backup over the radio. 

On searching the premises they encountered a man in possession of a bladed weapon who became “aggressive and threatening”. 

One male garda in his 20s was stabbed. It’s understood that he has sustained a hand injury, and that his injuries were not life-threatening.

The man in his 30s was arrested, and the weapon was seized alongside €1,500 in cash.

A Garda spokesperson said that welfare services have been made available to the young garda who was attacked. 

Detective Garda Mark Ferris, the Garda Representative Association (GRA) rep for DMR West, which is known as the ‘K district’, said that this incident “serves as a stark reminder of the risks our members face daily while carrying out their work”. 

He added that the young garda was treated at Connolly Hospital for their injuries and was subsequently discharged. 

“I wish to commend my colleagues for their courage and professionalism in the face of such adversity. Attacks on members of An Garda Síochána are entirely unacceptable, and sadly, becoming far too common,” Ferris added. 

The GRA has previously raised the issue of gardaí being assaulted while on duty in Ireland, and has said a lack of resources is a contributing factor.