Garda injured while arresting sword-wielding suspect
Dublin
on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the Ballyogan area of
Dublin 18
just after 1.30am on Sunday.
Gardaí based in Blackrock responded to reports of a man wielding a sword.
While arresting the suspect, a male garda sustained injuries, according to a
Garda
statement.
He was taken to hospital for assessment and has since been discharged.
The suspect, a man in his 40s, has since been charged in connection with the incident. He is due before
Dublin District Court
on Monday morning.
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