Cavan garda attacked and doused in petrol by 'unknown criminals'

Garda Padraig Scott, who has been stationed in Blacklion, Co Cavan, for the past three years, was travelling back to his station from the district headquarters in Cavan town when he was attacked at about 2am on Monday morning, February 28. File picture: Dan Linehan

THE attack on Garda Padraig Scott in Cavan was a cowardly attack by unknown criminals, according to a senior garda, who is appealing for information about the incident.

Garda Scott, who has been stationed in Blacklion, Co Cavan, for the past three years, was travelling back to his station from the district headquarters in Cavan town when he was attacked at about 2am on Monday morning, February 28.