Limerick garda's foot severed in 'horrific' hit and run crash

It’s understood emergency responders placed a tourniquet on his injured leg to stem the blood flow and kept him conscious at the side of the road

The garda, named locally as Niall Flood, in his 50s, who was off duty and cycling at the time, was found seriously injured on the R522 between Dromcollogher and Newcastle West around 7.15pm.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run in which an off duty garda's foot was severed.

Niall Flood, from Dromcollogher, Co Limerick, was found seriously injured on the R522, situated between Dromcollogher and Feoghanagh, near Newcastle West, at around 7.15pm on Thursday night.