Over 150 gardaí assaulted while on duty so far this year

A total of 3,440 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty in almost 12 years, according to figures from the Department of Justice. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

A total of 3,440 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty in almost 12 years, according to figures from the Department of Justice. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025 - 17:30
Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

Over 150 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty so far this year, according to figures from the Department of Justice.

A total of 3,440 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty in almost 12 years.

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