Two gardaí required medical attention after their patrol car was rammed in a violent incident in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
The incident happened after gardaí responded to a domestic disturbance at a house in the Dalton Park area of the town last Friday morning, October 7.
Gardaí attempted to arrest a man at the residence but say they were "violently resisted." The man then managed to make his way out of the house and away from the officers.
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It's understood he got into a car which was then allegedly driven at and collided with a garda patrol car. Two gardaí were in the vehicle at the time of the disturbing incident.
The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested a short distance away and was brought to Mullingar Garda Station. He later appeared in court in relation to the incident.
The two gardaí involved required medical attention after the incident but were not seriously injured. They are now receiving support from within An Garda Síochana.
In a statement to the Irish Mirror, a garda spokesperson confirmed: "Gardaí responded to an incident at a domestic residence in the early hours of Friday morning, 7th October 2022 in Dalton, Mullingar in Co Westmeath.
"Gardaí attempted to arrest a man at the scene, but were violently resisted. The man fled from Gardaí and got into a vehicle at the property.
"The vehicle, driven by the man, rammed a Garda patrol at the scene while two Gardaí were inside.
"The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at a different location and taken to Mullingar Garda Station.
"He appeared before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court on Saturday, 8th October 2022.
"Two Garda members received medical treatment following the incident.
"All members involved are receiving support from their colleagues and local Garda Management and the wider organisational supports of the Peer Support Service, Chief Medical Officer and 24hour counselling service have been provided if required."
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