Garda shot in the leg by his own gun sues the State

In evidence, the garda told the court he never experienced pain like it and he nearly passed out

The garda told the court he is still in pain and he lost a lot of muscle mass in his leg and he will have to build his leg back up again. File picture

A garda who was shot in the leg when his sub machine gun discharged, after it is claimed it snagged on his bullet proof vest, has sued the State in the High Court.

He has brought an action against the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice and the Attorney General.