Garda’s life changed after headbutt from man resisting arrest

A garda was so seriously injured after being headbutted by a man resisting arrest that he got physically sick next to the patrol car and is still off work.

In a victim impact statement read out at Clonakilty District Court, Garda Evan Horan said he suffered blackouts and bouts of forgetfulness following the incident and said he had been “a nightmare” to live with for a time afterwards.