Man (23) remanded in custody over Garda stabbing in Dublin city
Abdullah Khan, with an address in north Dublin, was arrested at the scene following an incident at around 6pm on Capel Street in the city's north side.
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The injured garda, a young probationary member of the force who was on high-visibility patrol with a colleague, received hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The accused man was detained for questioning before he was charged on Wednesday night with assault causing harm to the officer and production of a Tactix knife capable of causing serious injury.
He was brought to appear before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Thursday morning.
He has yet to indicate a plea, made no bail application and was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court on August 6th, pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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The charges are under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act and section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.
Dressed in a black T-shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms, Mr Khan sat silently throughout the brief hearing.
Detective Sergeant Liam McLaughlin, of the Bridewell Station, gave evidence telling Judge Kelly that the accused "made no reply" to each charge. The court heard that the accused was also handed copies of the charges.
Detective Sergeant McLaughlin stated that he intended to object to Mr Khan's bail. However, defence solicitor Colleen Gildernew said, "There is no application for bail today."
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She added that her client did not wish to appear via video link at his next hearing but wanted to be produced in court.
Judge Kelly added her order and also acceded to a request from the solicitor to direct medical attention for the accused in prison.
Ms Gildernew also asked for reporting restrictions on the publication of her client's address, given the nature of the case and "concerns around safety", which was confirmed by Detective Sergeant McLaughlin.
Judge Kelly ordered journalists not to report the man's address.
Legal aid was granted after a statement of Mr Khan's means was furnished to the court.
Judge Kelly also ordered the defence to give gardaí 24 hours' notice if the accused intends to make a bail application.
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