Cork garda sues over injuries sustained when rescuing woman in domestic violence incident

Garda Timothy McSweeney had been unable to return to active duty following the ordeal

Garda Timothy McSweeney, who last year received a bravery award from the Commissioner Drew Harris, had received stab wounds to his hand, arm and knee before he managed to pin his assailant on the ground and call for assistance. File picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

A Cork garda who saved a woman’s life and received life-changing wounds in the process has sued the Garda Commissioner for compensation.

Garda Timothy McSweeney, who last year received a bravery award from the Commissioner Drew Harris, has lodged papers seeking a Garda compensation personal injuries summons in the High Court.