Garda bit on hand in back of patrol car

A garda was bitten on the hand in the back of a patrol car by a man who had been arrested in Carrigaline for public order offences.

Darren White, also known as Darren Kirby, aged 23, from 16 Ardcarrig, Carrigaline, Co Cork, came to the attention of gardaí in the early hours of the morning, according to Inspector Bill Duane yesterday.

Garda Declan Healy arrested White on Mar 11 at Main St, Carrigaline as he appeared to be drunk and a source of danger.