Cork student told garda to 'f*** off' before speeding away in BMW

Garda who was questioning accused had to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the car door as the vehicle sped away

Liam Edwards, previously of Rosscarbery and now living at Island View, Main St, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving earlier this year, and had already pleaded guilty to a separate drug-driving charge. Picture: Larry Cummins

A senior garda who was questioning a man had to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the car door as the vehicle sped away with the driver telling the officer to "fuck off".

Liam Edwards, previously of Rosscarbery and now living at Island View, Main St, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving earlier this year, and had already pleaded guilty to a separate drug-driving charge.