Gardaí investigating the intimidation of officers at fuel protests

Gardaí on duty as people gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, during a Dáil confidence motion on Wenesday. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Garda national units are co-ordinating local investigations into the intimidation of gardaí involved in policing the fuel protests.

The inquiries are aimed at identifying those responsible and establishing whether any individuals or groups encouraged or directed the abuse.