Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10757Endangerment · Co. Dublin

Man remanded in custody over endangerment charge in Mulhuddart

A garda in his 20s was injured after being struck by a high-powered scrambler driven at about 40 km/h on a footpath at Blakestown Way, Mulhuddart, Dublin, on a Thursday evening at about 8.25pm. Michael Jones, 32, of Whitestown Drive, Mulhuddart, was charged with endangerment under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He appeared at Dublin District Court on 26 February 2026, denied the charge, and was remanded in custody by Judge Conor Fottrell, who refused bail citing the seriousness of the case and the supporting evidence. The court also ordered that Jones receive medical and psychiatric treatment in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Feb
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A garda in his 20s was injured in a collision with a high-powered scrambler, suffering injuries to his legs, arms and head.
Where
The incident occurred on a footpath at Blakestown Way, Mulhuddart, Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on a Thursday evening at about 8.25pm.
Cause
The scrambler was driven at high speed, reaching about 40 km/h, on the footpath and a green area, endangering members of the public.
Weapon
A high-powered scrambler motorcycle.
Investigation
A garda identified the accused at the scene and the scrambler was seized following the incident.
Charges
Michael Jones, 32, was charged with endangerment under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, carrying a penalty of up to seven years' imprisonment on conviction.
In court
Jones appeared at Dublin District Court on 26 February 2026, denied the charge, and was remanded in custody by Judge Conor Fottrell, who refused bail on the grounds that he would attempt to evade justice.
Other details
The court heard Jones had suffered mental health difficulties in 2025 and was unemployed, and ordered that he receive medical and psychiatric treatment in custody.
34 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, rte.ie)
  • whatA 32-year-old man was denied bail after a garda was injured in a collision with a scrambler. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe motorcycle was driven in a dangerous manner on a green area, endangering members of the public. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on a footpath in Mulhuddart, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened on a footpath in Mulhuddart, Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe charge relates to an incident at Blakestown Way. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on a Thursday evening. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe accused appeared at Dublin District Court in connection with the incident on Thursday, 26 February. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 8.25pm. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe scrambler was accelerated at high speed on the footpath, reaching about 40 km/h. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe motorcycle was driven at high speed on a footpath and collided with the garda. (rte.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)
  • investigationThe scrambler was seized following the incident. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe garda said he identified the accused at the scene. (rte.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)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with endangerment by intentionally or recklessly engaging in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death or serious harm. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (rte.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)
  • courtThe accused denies the charge. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody by Judge Conor Fottrell. (rte.ie)
  • courtDefence solicitor John Quinn said the allegations would be fully contested and argued there were no grounds to refuse bail. (rte.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge held that the accused would attempt to evade justice given the seriousness of the case and the supporting evidence. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe court ordered that the accused receive medical and psychiatric treatment in custody. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe court heard Jones had suffered mental health difficulties in 2025 and was unemployed. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherOn conviction the charge is punishable by up to seven years' imprisonment. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused had suffered mental health difficulties in 2025 and was unemployed. (rte.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 28 Feb2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man, 32, refused bail after garda injured by scrambler

    Reports the bail refusal and remand of Michael Jones at Dublin District Court, the charge, the garda's injuries, and the evidence heard at the bail hearing. The article does not state the date of the collision.

    accused, Michael Jones, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Jonesvictim, 20s, male
  2. 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