More than 600 gardaí injured in the line of duty last year

A total of 616 officers were recorded reporting some form of work-related injury last year — up from 555 in 2024.

More than 600 gardaí were injured in the line of duty last year with more than half sustaining an injury as a result of an assault.

New figures released under freedom of information legislation show the number of gardaí injured at work during 2025 rose by 11% compared to the previous year.