Garda says baton strike on ex-officer was ‘proportionate and justified’ after 140km/h pursuit

A 6’8” garda told the High Court his baton strike on a former officer after a 140km/h pursuit was justified

Supt Sheriff said Mr Bowe turned back on him with a 'metallic object' in his hand and lunged at him. File picture

A 6'8" garda superintendent has told the High Court his actions were "proportionate and justified" when he struck a former garda with a baton at "full force" on the head after a high-speed chase.

He described the chase as the most "extreme and dangerous" driving he ever witnessed.