Man arrested after Irish politician assaulted in Dublin
A man has been arrested after an Irish politician was assaulted in Dublin on Wednesday.
An Irish politician, Michael Healy-Rae, was assaulted in Dublin on Wednesday evening. He is a 50-year-old Independent TD and was attacked after stopping at traffic lights on Cork Street. A passer-by approached his open car window and punched him in the face. Healy-Rae was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital, where he received stitches for a head wound.
He was discharged from the hospital just before 9:00 PM and was promptly arrested by Gardaí (Irish police). Earlier, Healy-Rae had expressed his determination to continue his work despite the incident, stating that he "will not be deterred" and that personal abuse, intimidation, and violence have no place in a democratic society.
The politician also thanked the emergency services and his constituents for their support. Gardaí have appealed to anyone with relevant camera footage to come forward.
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