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Garda injured after being struck during Athlone arrest

Nov 10, 2025 18:01
By Shannonside News
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Garda injured after being struck during Athlone arrest

The Garda suffered what have been described as “non-life threatening” injuries.

An investigation is continuing after a Garda was injured in Athlone.

The Garda suffered what have been described as “non-life threatening” injuries.

Gardaí say it happened at around 11am last Thursday in the O’Connell Street area of the town.

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A man in his 30s was later arrested and charged.

During the course of the arrest, the Garda was struck by a bicycle.

He later appeared at a sitting of Athlone District Court.

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