A man was arrested after a garda was "seriously" injured in north Dublin.
Gardai were alerted to an incident of dangerous driving at Gulliver’s Retail Park, Ballymun, at approximately 11:30am this morning. During the course of the arrest, an officer was assaulted and had to be taken to James Connolly Hospital to be treated for their injuries.
The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested and is currently detained at Ballymun Garda Station. The garda's injuries are understood to be serious but non-life threatening.
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A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Any road users who were in the area at between 10:30am and noon today, who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
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