Cop hospitalised after e-bike hit-and-run in Dublin as driver ‘accelerated striking the Garda' when told to dismount
A GARDA was rushed to the hospital after being struck by an e-bike in a hit-and-run incident in Dublin.
The officer went to speak to the two males on the e-bike, who drove away and struck the member at approximately 2:30pm yesterday afternoon.
The incident took place in Porterstown Park in
While on a routine patrol, the officer responded to a report of an e-bike causing a disturbance in the area.
The male cop then approached two males on the e-bike, directing them to dismount.
The e-bike then accelerated and struck the Garda, who was taken to the
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The driver and passenger of the e-bike failed to remain at the scene.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
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"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on (01) 6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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Separately, a teenager has been arrested following
The incident occurred at a home in Firhill, Parteen around 6.15pm, May 30.
A number of
The woman, aged in her 70s, was taken to University Hospital
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Cops confirmed her injuries are thought to be non-life threatening.
The car was found in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch.
The arrested teenager has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
They are appealing to anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen.
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A cops was injured while responding to a report of an e-bike disturbance in Dublin
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