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Man to appear in court over knife attack on garda

Man To Appear In Court Over Knife Attack On Garda
Two gardaí were on a routine high-visibility patrol in the capital’s streets when the incident took place. Photo: PA
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By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man arrested in connection with a knife attack on a garda in Dublin is to appear in court.

The man in his 20s has been charged and will appear in court in the city on Thursday.

A probationary garda was stabbed in what was described as an unprovoked attack on Capel Street in Dublin city on Tuesday evening.

Two gardaí were on a routine high-visibility patrol in the capital’s streets when the incident took place.

A double-edged tactical knife was recovered at the scene.

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