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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Man (20s) charged after Garda seriously injured by stolen motorbike in Finglas
Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit were on routine patrol at around 5.45pm when they observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road which were believed to have been stolen Any witnesses to the crash are urged to contact gardai (PA) A man has been charged after a Garda was seriously injured when he was struck by a motorbike in Finglas in north Dublin yesterday evening. The man, in his 20s, had been arrested following the incident, which gardaí believe involved a stolen motorbike. He has since been charged and is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court (Court No 1) this morning, at 10.30am. Any witnesses to the crash are urged to contact gardai (PA) News in 90 Seconds - May 29th Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit were on routine patrol at around 5.45pm when they observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road which were believed to have been stolen, a garda spokesperson said earlier. When gardaí approached them, the motorcyclists drove off and one struck a member of the gardaí as he fled. The male garda, aged in his 30s, was brought to the Mater Hospital for treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injury. The man who had been arrested was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin. Gardaí issued an appeal for witnesses following the collision at a commercial premises in Dublin 11. "Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward," a spokesperson said. "Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the North Road area of Finglas between 5:15pm and 6:15pm is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Court appearance after Garda knocked down by man on motorbike
A man is due in court this morning, charged in connection with an incident in which a Garda was knocked down by a man on a motorcycle in north Dublin. At around 5.45pm on Wednesday while on routine patrol, Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road which were believed to have been subject to an unauthorised taking. When Gardaí approached them, the motorcyclists drove off and in the course of doing so struck a member of An Garda Síochána. The member, a male in his 30s, was conveyed to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. One man, aged in his 20s, was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in west Dublin. Gardaí have now confirmed he has since been charged. He is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court (Court No. 1) on Thursday morning at 10.30am. Gardaí said that investigations are ongoing and are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward. A Garda spokesperson said: "Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the North Road area of Finglas between 5.15pm and 6.15pm is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man (20s) to appear in court after garda seriously injured by stolen motorbike in Dublin
A man in his 20s was arrested following the incident, which gardaí believe involved a stolen motorbike. The man has since been charged and will appear at Blanchardstown District Court on Thursday morning. Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit were on routine patrol at around 5.45pm when they observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road which were believed to have been stolen, a garda spokesperson said. When gardaí approached them, the motorcyclists drove off and one struck a member of the gardaí as he fled. The male garda, aged in his 30s, was brought to the Mater Hospital for treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injury. A suspect in his 20s was arrested and was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the collision at a commercial premises in Dublin 11 this evening. "Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward," a spokesperson said. "Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the North Road area of Finglas between 5:15pm and 6:15pm is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Garda seriously injured after being struck by motorbike in Dublin
A man in his 20s has been arrested following the incident, which gardaí believe involved a stolen motorbike A member of the gardaí has been seriously injured after he was struck by a motorbike in Finglas in north Dublin this evening. A man in his 20s has been arrested following the incident, which gardaí believe involved a stolen motorbike. Gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit were on routine patrol at around 5.45pm when they observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road which were believed to have been stolen, a garda spokesperson said. When gardaí approached them, the motorcyclists drove off and one struck a member of the gardaí as he fled. The male garda, aged in his 30s, was brought to the Mater Hospital for treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injury. A male aged in his 20s has since been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the collision at a commercial premises in Dublin 11 this evening. "Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward," a spokesperson said. "Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the North Road area of Finglas between 5:15pm and 6:15pm is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station." News in 90 Seconds - May 28th
The Journal
3 days ago
- The Journal
Garda seriously injured after being struck by motorbike in Finglas
A GARDA HAS been hospitalised after he was struck by a motorbike during a road traffic incident in Finglas. At around 5.45pm, gardaí attached to the Finglas Drugs Unit observed two motorbikes at a petrol station on the North Road while on routine patrol. The gardaí believed that the motorbikes were stolen. When the gardaí approached them, the motorcyclists drove off. In the course of doing so, one of the gardaí was struck by a motorbike. Advertisement The garda, a man in his 30s, was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injury. A man, aged in his 20s, has since been arrested. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to please come forward. Anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam footage) from the North Road area of Finglas between 5.15pm and 6.15pm is asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
