Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man got out of his car, jumped up on the bonnet of the vehicle behind and proceeded to violently kick the windscreen, causing extensive damage.
It is understood the driver was also involved in another incident not long after on that day, whereby he struck a man several times with his car.
The first incident of dangerous driving and criminal damage occurred on Monday morning, February 27 in Lucan, Co Dublin, a Garda spokesperson confirmed.
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They said: "At approximately 7.35am on the Lucan Road, a male, driving a black Opel Astra, got out of his vehicle.
"The male stood on the bonnet of the vehicle behind and kicked the windscreen, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported."
A later, second incident occurred at approximately 7.38am, involving a black Opel Astra and a second vehicle.
A spokesperson said: "The two vehicles came to a stop at traffic lights on Weir Bridge in Lucan. The driver from one of these vehicles left his vehicle at the stop and went to engage with the driver of black Opel Astra."
It is understood the male driver was then hit by the black Opel Astra several times.
"The male (40s) is currently receiving treatment at James Connolly Memorial Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening," gardaí added.
They are appealing to anyone who may have bore witness to either of the incidents to come forward.
Gardaí said the vehicle looks similar to the Opel Astra pictured above
They are also asking for camera footage (including motorists with dash cam) from the area at the time.
"It is believed the black Opel Astra had fully black wheels and had silver chrome on the boot.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station," a spokesperson concluded.
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