Intelligence service assisting local detectives in establishing motive for garda stabbing
The development comes as the top garda in Dublin has sought a meeting with Coimisiún na Meán to discuss the circulation on social media of disinformation about the attack — including false allegations that an immigrant carried it out.
The 23-year-old man arrested is an Irish citizen, of Pakistani heritage, with an address in Co Laois and possibly another in west Dublin.
It is thought he shouted something at two uniform gardaí as he brandished a knife and launched an unprovoked attack, cutting one of the members, at least twice.
Investigators believe he deliberately targeted the uniform gardaí.
'He selected gardaí to attack, not just anyone and the gardaí were clearly uniformed gardaí — so we need to establish the motivation,' one source said.
Because of the factors in the case, the Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service (GNCSIS) has been brought in to support investigators in establishing the motive.
The GNCSIS is analysing evidence from the man's digital devices and social media posts as well as any information gleaned from family, friends, religious contacts and associates.
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