Another garda suffered more minor injuries after responding to city centre call
Both of the injured officers are stationed in Mountjoy Garda station in Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireA man has been charged following an alleged attack in Dublin city centre on Sunday morning which left two gardaí injured.
The gardaí, who are based at Mountjoy Garda station, were responding to a request for assistance from a member of the public on Berkley Street when they were assaulted. One of the gardaí suffered significant facial injuries, including possible damage to his eye socket, swelling and lacerations that required stitches. It is understood the garda’s injuries are likely to result in a long absence from work. He is being treated in the Mater hospital.
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