Attempted murder charge for man accused of knife attack on garda

A garda was slashed and suffered injuries “from his hairline back to the crown of his head”, a court heard.

It was alleged Mr Quinn approached the garda from behind and attempted to strike him on the side of his abdomen and his head. File image

A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over a knife attack on a garda who sustained head injuries after he came to the aid of a wounded man in Dublin.

Gardaí in Kilmainham were called to the incident on St. Vincent's Street West, Inchicore at around 2.30am on March 30 last.