Ireland Case No. 3249Assault of a garda, breach of the peace, failing to comply with direction of a garda · Co. Donegal · 23 Apr 2026
Man charged after two gardaí hospitalised in assault at Donegal council offices
Abdou Abouzid, 35, was charged with assaulting two gardaí, failing to comply with a garda's direction, and a breach of the peace following an altercation at the Donegal County Council Public Services Centre in Letterkenny on 23 April 2026, in which both officers were taken to hospital.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged23 Apr
5 reports - In court23 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA man in his 30s was arrested in connection with an assault on two Gardaí (garda.ie)
- whatTwo Gardaí were assaulted by a male in his 30s at the scene. (garda.ie)
- whatThe two male Gardaí received treatment in hospital for injuries sustained during the incident and have since been discharged. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo male Gardaí were assaulted by a man in his 30s. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatBoth Gardaí were hospitalised but have since been discharged after receiving treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s allegedly assaulted two gardaí (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe two male gardaí were treated in hospital and have been discharged (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo Gardaí were injured and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo people, a man in his 30s and a woman in her 30s, were arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman was released and expected to appear at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAbdou Abouzid, 35, was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAbdou Abouzid was charged following an altercation at the Donegal County Council Public Services Centre in Letterkenny. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man and a woman in their 30s were arrested at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman was released and expected to appear at Letterkenny District Court on Monday next. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe assault took place at premises in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at a premises on Neil T. Blaney Road in Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place at the Donegal County Council Public Services Centre on Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 23 April 2026 (garda.ie)
- whenThe court appearance was on 24 April 2026 (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí received a call to attend a premises on Neil T. Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal at approximately 3:00pm on 23 April 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 3pm on Thursday 23 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 3pm on Thursday (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí were called to the scene just before 3pm on Thursday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred just before 3pm on Thursday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe male and a female in her 30s were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in a Garda Station in the Donegal Division. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe male remains in custody at the time of the release. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man and a woman in their 30s were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in a Garda Station in the Donegal Division. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe male arrested at the scene remains in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man and woman were arrested and detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, in a Garda station in Donegal (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGarda Sergeant Noel O'Donnell said further charges were likely in the case. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAbdou Abouzid was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man has been charged (garda.ie)
- chargeThe female has been released and charged in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe female arrested at the scene has been released and charged in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe woman has been released and charged (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with assaulting Garda Daniel Murphy under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with assaulting Garda Lee Scanlon. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with failing to comply with a direction to leave under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with assaulting Garda Daniel Murphy and Garda Lee Scanlon. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with failing to comply with the direction of a garda. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with a breach of the peace. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court (garda.ie)
- courtThe female is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court on Monday 11 May 2026. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court in May (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Emile Daly adjourned the case until Monday, 27 April, for DPP directions. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtLegal aid was granted to the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAn Garda Síochána is providing peer support to the injured Gardaí. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherBoth injured Gardaí are being provided with peer support by An Garda Síochána. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man remains in custody (irishtimes.com)
- otherBail conditions included surrendering his passport card, residing at Hazelbrook Crescent, Long Lane, Letterkenny, and signing a bond of €150. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Apr2026Man charged after two gardaí hospitalised following assaults at Donegal council offices
Initial charging and first court appearance; bail conditions set, case adjourned to 27 April for DPP directions, further charges indicated.
accused, Abdou Abouzid, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abdou Abouzidvictim, Daniel Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Daniel Murphyvictim, Lee Scanlon, male, irish (judged from name)Lee Scanlonsuspect, 30s, female - 24 Apr2026Man charged after two Gardai hospitalised after assaults at council offices
First report of the incident. Details the four charges, bail conditions, and adjournment for DPP directions. Garda Sergeant Noel O'Donnell indicated further charges were likely.
accused, Abdou Abouzid, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abdou Abouzidvictim, Daniel Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Daniel Murphyvictim, Lee Scanlon, male, irish (judged from name)Lee Scanlonsuspect, 30s, female - 24 Apr2026Man and woman arrested after two gardaí assaulted in Co Donegal
Confirms both gardaí were treated in hospital and discharged; man remains in custody; woman released and charged, due before Letterkenny District Court in May; GRA commends colleagues and calls for improved equipment and training.
victim, malevictim, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 24 Apr2026Two Gardai rushed to hospital after assault as man and woman arrested
Confirms both Gardaí have been discharged from hospital and are receiving peer support; confirms the male remains in custody and the female has been charged with a court date of 11 May 2026 at Letterkenny District Court.
victim, malevictim, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 23 Apr2026Alleged Assault in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 23rd April 2026
Garda.ie press release adds that the incident occurred at approximately 3:00pm, the male remains in custody, the female was released and charged and is due before Letterkenny District Court on 11 May 2026, the two injured Gardaí have been discharged from hospital, and An Garda Síochána is providing peer support to them.
victim, malevictim, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 23 Apr2026Update - Alleged Assault in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 23rd April 2026
Confirms the man has been charged and appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on 24 April 2026.
suspect, 30s, malevictimvictim