On 26/03/2020 at approximately 9pm Gardaí observed a car driving dangerously and at speed in the Cardiffsbridge Road area of Finglas.
Gardaí attempted to stop the vehicle and a ‘managed containment’ operation ensued. During the course of the pursuit the offending vehicle collided with two official Garda vehicles before being ‘contained’ in the Abbotstown Avenue area of Finglas.
The driver of the car, a man aged in his 30s, was arrested and taken to Blanchardstown Garda Station. He has since been charged in relation to dangerous driving offences. He is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court this morning, 27/03/2020, at approximately 10:30am.
Five passengers of the car, one man aged in his late teens and four men in their 20s, were also arrested at the scene and taken to Blanchardstown Garda Station. They have all since been released from custody.
No injuries to Garda members of members of the public have been reported.
Investigating Gardaí continue to investigate all the circumstance behind this incident of dangerous driving.
Speaking last night Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy, Dublin Region said:
"I commend the members of An Garda Síochána who dealt with this reckless and dangerous incident tonight. This incident clearly demonstrates there are a minority in our society who have no regard for public safety on our roads but also have no regard for Public Health during this COVID-19 emergency. The message from An Garda Síochána is that we are fully resourced and will take all proportionate and legal action to protect the public health of our communities at this time.”
