Man arrested following alleged assault on Roderic O'Gorman while on election canvass
The incident happened while the Minister for Children was canvassing in his local community on Saturday
A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman.
The incident happened while the Minister for Children was canvassing in his local community of Blanchardstown, Dublin on Saturday.
The man in his 30s was arrested by gardaí and has since been charged.
He is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday morning.
A Garda spokesperson said: “A man in his 30s, arrested by Gardaí following the alleged assault of an elected representative canvassing in his local community in Dublin on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, has been charged.
“He is scheduled to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday, 4th November, at 10:30am.”