Garda 'attacked with a bottle' in Dublin
A man has been arrested after an attack on a garda this morning.
Gardaí responded to a report that a car was on fire at New Campbell’s Bridge in Cabra at around 5.30am.
On arrival, one male Garda was attacked by a man in his 30s, who assaulted him with what is believed to be a bottle.
The Garda was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where he received a number of stitches to his leg.
He has since been discharged from hospital.
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently detained at Finglas Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Investigations are continuing.
