Garda suffers serious head injury in fall from patrol van
A garda in his 30s suffered a serious head injury in Dublin last night after it is understood he fell from a moving garda patrol van in Phibsborough.
A garda officer in his 30s sustained a serious head injury in Dublin after falling from a moving patrol van during a match at Dalymount Park. The incident occurred around 10:20pm last night. The garda, who is based at Mountjoy, was injured while on duty and is currently in intensive care at the Mater Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has confirmed that the man is a highly valued member of the force. The GRA and all Garda members are offering their thoughts and prayers to the injured colleague and his family during this difficult time. The association will continue to provide all necessary support to the garda, his family, and his colleagues throughout this challenging period.
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