Garda struck by teenager on e-bike in Hartstown Park, Blanchardstown
A Garda on patrol in Hartstown Park, Blanchardstown, was struck by a teenager driving a Sur-Ron e-bike on 3 May 2026 while officers were monitoring youngsters on scramblers. The teenager was arrested at the scene, detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and released without charge with a file to be prepared for the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested4 May
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe Garda was knocked over by a teenager riding a Sur-Ron electric bike. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe Garda was treated for non-life-threatening injuries in hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe Garda has since been discharged from hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe Garda was on patrol seeking out youngsters on scramblers and e-bikes when the collision occurred. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe Garda was struck by the e-bike driver and knocked to the ground. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe e-bike was understood to be a Sur-Ron electric bike. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe Garda suffered minor injuries and required stitches and medical treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe Garda was taken to hospital, treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and discharged. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatOfficers were also monitoring suspected drug dealing in the park at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in the Hartstown Park area, Blanchardstown, West Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Hartstown Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at around 5pm on Sunday 3 May 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Sunday evening 3 May 2026 at around 5pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe vehicle involved was a Sur-Ron electric bike. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA male teenager, understood to be a juvenile, was arrested in connection with the incident. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe teenager was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe teenager was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe Garda was on patrol seeking out youngsters on scramblers and e-bikes. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherOfficers were also monitoring suspected drug dealing in the park. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe park was populated by many young children and families at the time of the incident. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe incident occurred one week after concerns were raised at a local council committee about the rise of scramblers in Hartstown Park. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 May2026Garda rushed to hospital after being run over by thug on e-bike
First report of the incident. Garda treated for non-life-threatening injuries (stitches) and discharged from hospital. Teenager released without charge pending file to the Garda National Youth Diversion Bureau. Detective Garda Mark Ferris, local GRA representative for Blanchardstown, condemned the incident and called for a stronger response to assaults on Gardaí.
victim, malesuspect, male - 4 May2026Garda hospitalised after being hit by e-bike in west Dublin park
First report of the incident; Garda treated for non-life-threatening injuries and discharged; male juvenile arrested; officers were also monitoring suspected drug dealing in the park at the time.
victim, malesuspect, male