Man settles damages case after flat raided mistakenly

A Dublin man has settled his High Court action against the Garda Commissioner and State for damages over alleged assault and false imprisonment after the Garda Emergency Response Unit mistakenly raided his flat.

Francis Foster, 58, claimed he has been traumatised after ERU members forced their way into his flat at Nicholas St, near Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin around 6.30am on July 19, 2013.

Mr Foster has sued the Garda commissioner, Ireland and the attorney general for damages, including exemplary damages, for alleged assault, false imprisonment and violation of his dwelling in breach of Article 40.5 of the Constitution.