Fourth person arrested in relation to assault of two Gardaí

Gardaí have arrested a fourth person - a man in his 40s - in relation to the assault of two Garda members. 

The members of An Garda Síochána responded to a call concerning a public order incident at a licensed premises on Ballyfermot Road at approximately 12.45am today (Monday November 21). 

On arrival at the scene, the male and female officers engaged with a number of individuals on the street. 

In the course of dealing with the incident, both members were assaulted by a number of persons that were present and called for assistance from nearby colleagues who arrived within a very short period of time.

Two males suspects, one aged in his 50s and one in his 30s, were arrested at the scene for assault contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and remain detained at Ballyfermot Garda Station. 
 
A female suspect aged in her 50s was also arrested at the scene for offences contrary to the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994.

She has since been charged and released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the CCJ at a later date.

The two Garda members assaulted during the course of this incident have now been discharged from hospital.

Both are receiving support from their colleagues and local Garda Management and the wider Organisational Supports of the Peer Support Service, Chief Medical Officer and 24hour counselling service have been provided if required.
 
Speaking about the incident involving the members of An Garda Síochána, Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis, Dublin Region stated, "My thoughts this morning are with our two colleagues from Ballyfermot who were viciously assaulted last night whilst going about their normal duties, protecting communities in the Ballyfermot area. I absolutely condemn the actions of the individuals involved in this serious incident and wish the members that were injured a full and speedy recovery." 
 
A full investigation has been initiated at Ballyfermot Garda Station, who are appealing for any person that witnessed the incident or that has any video footage of the incident to contact the investigating team at Ballyfermot Garda Station 01 6667200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
 
Gardaí also ask that any footage of the incident is not circulated further on social media.