Former garda sues over alleged injuries sustained in arrest following car chase

The ex-garda had been convicted of dangerous driving charges, and is now suing over injuries he allegedly sustained then

The former garda told the High Court he was struck by gardaí after 'clearly submitting' with his hands up. The civil trial continues. Stock picture

A Co Wexford man who was struck by a then-Garda sergeant over the head with a baton after leading gardaí on a high-speed car chase is suing over injuries he allegedly sustained in the incident.

John Bowe, aged 41, an ex-garda, was convicted of dangerous driving charges arising from the chase, which occurred outside Bunclody, Co Wexford, on December 5, 2014.