Seven gardaí face assault charges

SEVEN gardaí are to be charged with assault following this year’s May Day rally in Dublin, it was confirmed last night.

If found guilty, six of the officers could be jailed for up to five years, while the seventh, who faces lesser charges, could be imprisoned for six months. All seven gardaí are working in Dublin and have been confined to indoor duties pending the outcome of the proceedings.

A garda spokesman said the decision to press charges followed an internal investigation carried out by Assistant Commissioner Tony Hickey.