Garda injured while arresting man wielding sword in Dublin

Picture: Dan Linehan.

Garda injured while arresting a man brandishing a sword in Dublin.

The incident occurred in the Ballyogan area of Dublin 18 this Sunday, at approximately 1.30am.

A man in his 40s was arrested and has since been charged in connection with the incident. He is expected to appear before the Courts (CCJ 2) on Monday.

"A member of An Garda Síochána (male) sustained an injury while responding and was taken to hospital for assessment. He has since been discharged," said a Garda spokesperson.

"As the matter is now before the courts, An Garda Síochána is not providing further information at this time," the spokesperson added.