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Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Garda struck in hit-and-run e-bike incident in Dublin
A garda responding to reports of a disturbance in Blanchardstown, Dublin, on Friday was struck by an e-bike that failed to remain at the scene. Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred after officers responded to a report of the e-bike causing a disturbance in Porterstown Park at about 2.30pm. A Garda spokesperson said a member approached two males on the e-bike and directed them to dismount. The bike accelerated, striking the garda, before leaving the scene. The garda was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries that are not life-threatening. He has since been discharged. READ MORE Anyone who witnessed the event is asked to come forward. Gardaí are also asking for people with footage from the area at the time to share this with the investigating team.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Garda injured after being stuck by e-bike in hit-and-run incident in Co Dublin
A Garda was injured after he was struck by an e-bike in Porterstown Park, Dublin 15 on Friday. At approximately 2.30pm, a male Garda approached two males on the e-bike directing them to dismount. Advertisement The e-bike then accelerated striking the Garda who was taken to hospital and subsequently discharged following treatment for non life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the e-bike failed to remain at the scene. Gardaí 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. 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. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
