Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11192Endangerment · Co. Dublin

Man denied bail over alleged scrambler collision with garda in Mulhuddart, Dublin

On a Thursday evening, a high-powered scrambler allegedly collided with a garda on a footpath in Mulhuddart, Dublin, and both were knocked to the ground. The garda, a man in his 20s, suffered injuries to his legs, arms and head. Michael Jones, a 32-year-old man, has been charged with endangerment at Blakestown Way and denies the charge. He appeared at Dublin District Court, where Judge Conor Fottrell refused bail and remanded him in custody, and he is due back in court on Thursday.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A garda was allegedly injured in a collision with a high-powered scrambler.
  • The scrambler collided with the garda and both were knocked to the ground.
  • The garda suffered injuries to his legs, arms and head.
Where
The incident occurred on a footpath in Mulhuddart, Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on a Thursday evening; the tracker dates the article 1 February 2026, while the article page shows 28 February 2026.
Cause
Gardaí said the scrambler was accelerated at high speed on the footpath, reaching about 40 km/h.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said the motorcycle was driven in a dangerous manner on a green area, endangering members of the public.
  • A garda said he identified the accused at the scene.
Charges
  • Michael Jones was charged with endangerment at Blakestown Way.
  • Jones denies the charge, which carries a penalty of up to seven years' imprisonment on conviction.
In court
  • Jones appeared at Dublin District Court in connection with the incident.
  • Judge Conor Fottrell refused bail, finding Jones would attempt to evade justice given the seriousness of the case and the supporting evidence, and remanded him in custody until Thursday.
  • Legal aid was granted, and the defence sought an order that Jones receive medical and psychiatric treatment in custody.
Other details
The court heard Jones had suffered mental health difficulties in 2025 and was unemployed.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA garda was injured in a collision with a high-powered scrambler. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe scrambler collided with the garda and both parties were knocked to the ground. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe garda suffered injuries to his legs, arms and head. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on a footpath in Mulhuddart, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on a Thursday evening. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe scrambler was accelerated at high speed on the footpath, reaching about 40 km/h. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA garda said he identified the accused at the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the motorcycle was driven in a dangerous manner on a green area, endangering members of the public. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeMichael Jones was charged with endangerment at Blakestown Way. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeJones denies the charge, which carries a penalty of up to seven years' imprisonment on conviction. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJones appeared at Dublin District Court in connection with the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJones was remanded in custody by Judge Conor Fottrell and is due back in court on Thursday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail, finding Jones would attempt to evade justice given the seriousness of the case and the supporting evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted, and the defence sought an order that Jones receive medical and psychiatric treatment in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe court heard Jones had suffered mental health difficulties in 2025 and was unemployed. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man accused of running over garda with scrambler in Dublin denied bail

    First report of the case. Gives the charge, the bail refusal, the garda's injuries and the court's reasons for refusing bail. Does not give a calendar date for the incident.

    suspect, Michael Jones, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Jonesvictim, 20s, male