Grandfather one of two men in court over 'life-altering' assault of gardaí in Ballyfermot

Both men will be allowed out on bail once they have lodged bail money

The scene on Ballyfermot Road, Dublin, where two gardaí were assaulted. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Two men have been held in custody until they lodge bail money after they were charged with violent disorder and assaults on two gardaí in Ballyfermot in Dublin.

A male and female officer were hospitalised after responding to a public order incident outside a pub on Ballyfermot Road in the early hours of Monday. Video footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.