Ireland Man in 40s charged over Finglas incident that injured two gardaí
A man in his 40s was charged in connection with an incident at a domestic residence in Finglas, north Dublin, shortly after 3am on Sunday 8 March 2026, in which two gardaí (a man and a woman) sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on 9 March 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged8 Mar
3 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatTwo gardaí, a male and a female, were physically and verbally assaulted. (garda.ie)
- whatBoth gardaí were treated at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for non-life-threatening injuries. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and has since been charged. (garda.ie)
- whatThe officers were responding to a domestic incident when they were attacked. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe female officer was punched in the face, spat at, had her forearm forced around her neck, had a finger pulled back, and was bitten on the forearm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe male officer was kicked and punched. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatBoth officers were brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo officers, a man and a woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at a domestic residence in Finglas, Dublin 11. (garda.ie)
- whereThe attack took place in Finglas, Dublin 11. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at a domestic residence in Finglas. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereBoth injured gardaí were brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on Sunday 8 March 2026 shortly after 3am. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred shortly after 3am on Sunday 8 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred shortly after 3am on Sunday. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and charged. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeA man aged in his 40s was charged in connection with the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear at Blanchardstown District Court (Court No. 1) on Monday 9 March 2026 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- courtThe suspect was due to appear at Blanchardstown District Court on 9 March 2026 at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before Blanchardstown District Court at 10.30am on 9 March 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherWelfare supports were made available to the gardaí by local management. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe male officer had recently passed out from the Garda training college in Templemore, Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe Garda Representative Association condemned the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Mar2026Man charged in connection with north Dublin incident that injured two gardaí
First report of the Finglas incident and the charging of the man in his 40s; details of the specific charge and the nature of the domestic incident are not given.
victim, malevictim, femaleaccused, 40s, male - 9 Mar2026Two gardai hospitalised after 'vicious cowardly' early morning attack
First report of the assault. Details of the injuries sustained by both officers, the suspect's arrest and charge, and the GRA's condemnation of the attack.
victim, femalevictim, malesuspect, 40s, male - 8 Mar2026Court Appearance – Alleged Assault in Finglas, Dublin 11, 8th March 2026
Official Garda press release confirming the court appearance at Blanchardstown District Court (Court No. 1) on 9 March 2026 at 10.30am and noting that welfare supports were made available to the gardaí by local management.
victim, malevictim, femalesuspect, 40s, male