Garda hurt after getting trapped between cars

A Garda suffered serious leg injuries after he was trapped between a car driven by suspected burglars and a patrol car.

Garda hurt after getting trapped between cars

Two other gardaí received minor injuries, prompting renewed calls from Garda representatives for legislative measures relating to assaults on police.

Gardaí in Balbriggan, north Dublin, were responding to reports of a burglary and a stolen vehicle on Saturday night, when they spotted a parked car. It is understood three members of the patrol car got out and that one approached the passenger door of the vehicle.

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