Garda blinded after kick in face at bonfire, court hears

A Garda was temporarily blinded after getting a kick in the face during disturbances at a Halloween bonfire, a court has heard.

Garda blinded after kick in face at bonfire, court hears

There were scenes of “complete chaos” which were “approaching anarchy” in Bianconi Drive in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Oct 31, 2008, the jury at Clonmel Circuit Court heard yesterday.

Garda Helena Power was kicked in the face and later had to have surgery.

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