Man tried to strangle female garda after punching and biting her, say gardaí

A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is due to appear at Blanchardstown District Court today
Man tried to strangle female garda after punching and biting her, say gardaí

It is claimed the female garda was punched in the face, bitten, and spat at by a male assailant when she and a colleague were called to a house in Finglas, west Dublin. File picture

A female garda was punched in the face, bitten, and spat at by a male assailant when she and a colleague were called to a house in Finglas, west Dublin.

The garda's attacker also tried to strangle her, forcing his arm around her neck.

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