Issue Date: 29/09/2022
Gardaí in Cork are investigating the endangerment of Garda members and related incidents which occurred in the Mahon and Carrs Hill areas of Co.Cork on Wednesday, 28th September 2022.
At approximately 9.45pm, Gardaí signalled for a van to stop in the Mahon area. The van failed to stop and proceeded to ram a Garda vehicle. A short time later, the van stopped but when Gardaí attempted to engage with the driver, the Garda vehicle was rammed again.
Two additional Garda vehicles arrived at the scene and attempted to block the van but both vehicles were rammed. A number of additional Garda units responded and a managed containment operation ensued.
A stinger device was successfully deployed at Cars Hill and the vehicle was brought to a halt.
A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested and later taken to Bridewell Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
A number of persons, including children, who were in the vehicle at the time were later taken to Cork University Hospital to be assessed. No serious injuries have been reported. An Garda Síochána continues to support and engage with all these persons at this time.
Two Garda members attended Cork University Hospital to receive medical treatment. Extensive damage was caused to two official Garda vehicles and three other vehicles received minor damage 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.
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident or video footage is asked to contact Anglesea Garda Station on (021) 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
