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Alex Dunne

Garda rushed to hospital after vicious city centre assault

A garda was rushed to hospital after he was the victim of a vicious assault in the city centre.

The incident occurred at around 8pm on Fitzgibbon Street. Two officers were assaulted, one of whom was brought to the Mater Hospital for treatment.

A man and woman were arrested at the scene and brought to Mountjoy garda station. The woman has since been released.

A garda spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating an incident of assault on Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin 1 yesterday evening, Sunday, 11th December 2022. A male garda received injuries following the incident and was later take to the Mater Hospital to be treated.

"A second male garda received injuries but did not require medical treatment. A man and woman, both aged in their 30s, were arrested and taken to Mountjoy Garda Station where they were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

"The woman has been released pending file to the DPP. The man remains in custody."

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