Garda assaulted and doused in petrol in 'vicious' early morning attack

Gardaí say they are investigating all the circumstances of the attack on the unarmed uniformed garda

Anyone with information should contact Cavan Garda Station at 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

A member An Garda Síochána is receiving treatment in hospital following a "vicious" and "disturbing" attack in which he and his patrol car were doused in petrol.

Gardaí say they are currently investigating all the circumstances of the assault, which took place in the early hours of Monday morning.