Garda who was stabbed during domestic incident in Cork receives medal for bravery

The medal was awarded to Garda Timothy McSweeney, who was stabbed during an incident after he was called to a house in Douglas in March 2022 

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris shakes the hand of Garda Timothy McSweeney after he received his Silver Scott medal from Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

A garda who was repeatedly stabbed during a domestic incident in Co Cork is among a number of officers who have been awarded for their bravery.

Eight Scott medals, which is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the Garda Commissioner, were handed out to retired, deceased and serving gardaí for their courage.