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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8352Dangerous driving · Co. Dublin

Two gardaí hospitalised after patrol car rammed by stolen car in Finglas

Shortly before midnight on Tuesday 11 August 2026, a stolen Audi rammed a garda patrol car in Finglas, Co Dublin. The patrol car struck a concrete pillar and came to rest on its roof about 200m from the point of impact. A man and a woman, both gardaí, got out unaided and were taken to hospital, while up to five occupants of the stolen car fled on foot and escaped. No arrests have been reported and investigations are ongoing. The latest report says both gardaí have been released from hospital, but they are not currently fit for duty.

  1. Reported1 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A stolen Audi left the old N2 and rammed a garda patrol car.
  • The patrol car struck a concrete pillar and came to rest on its roof about 200m from the point of impact.
  • The two gardaí got out of the patrol car unaided and were taken to hospital for treatment.
  • The occupants of the stolen car fled on foot and escaped despite garda attempts to apprehend them.
Where
The patrol car was rammed in Finglas, Co Dublin.
When
  • The collision happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
  • The reports are dated 1 August 2026 and 12 August 2026, which differ from the stated incident date.
Cause
Gardaí had been investigating a burglary and a car theft in the Santry area on Monday.
Other details
  • The victims are two gardaí, a young man and a young woman.
  • Up to five people are believed to have been in the stolen car.
  • The young male and female gardaí are not currently fit for duty after medical assessment.
  • A garda spokesperson said both gardaí have since been released from hospital.
Investigation
Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been reported.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe stolen Audi left the old N2 and hit the patrol car, which then struck a concrete pillar. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe patrol car came to a stop on its roof about 200m from the point of impact. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe occupants of the stolen car fled on foot and escaped despite garda attempts to apprehend them. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA man and a woman, both gardaí, got out of the patrol car unaided and later received medical assistance. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe car the two gardaí were driving was rammed in Finglas, Co Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeGardaí had been investigating a burglary and a car theft in the Santry area on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherUp to five people are believed to have been in the stolen car. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBoth gardaí were taken to hospital for treatment. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe young male and female gardaí injured in the incident are not currently fit for duty after medical assessment. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA garda spokesperson said both gardaí have since been released from hospital. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2026
    Reportedthejournal.ie, first report
    Two gardaí hospitalised after patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle in 'deeply traumatic' incident

    Adds the garda union representative's comments on the officers' injuries and a garda spokesperson's statement that both have been released from hospital. No arrests are reported.

    victim, malevictim, female