'No clear motive' for attack on garda who was doused in petrol

Gardaí were conducting door-to-door enquires in Blacklion, Co Cavan, on Monday and also carried out forensic examinations of the scene. File image.

The garda who was assaulted and doused in petrol on the Cavan-Fermanagh border was travelling on his own from district headquarters in Cavan town to Blacklion when he was attacked by at least two men. 

He remained in hospital on Monday night as his colleagues hunted for his attackers.