Garda punched in face during ‘volatile situation’ in Cork

A garda was punched in the face by a man trying to prevent the arrest of two other men during a volatile situation at Douglas St in Cork.

Daniel Leahy, of Stoneview, Blarney, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to being drunk and a source of danger, engaging in threatening behaviour and wilfully obstructing Garda Aidan O’Sullivan and Garda Gerard O’Donovan.

Inspector Ronan Kennelly said it was alleged that Leahy struck Garda O’Sullivan in the face with his fist.