Issue Date: 27/02/2026
While on proactive patrol to disrupt the sale and supply of controlled drugs, Gardaí observed a man driving a Surron-type electric motorcycle on a green area in Blakestown, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, at approximately 9pm yesterday, Thursday 26th February 2026.
The man whose face was covered was driving the motorcycle on the green area and on footpaths putting members of the public at risk.
When a Garda member who was on foot approached the motorcyclist as he was travelling at speed along the footpath he drove off and in the course of doing so struck the Garda.
The Garda member, a male in his (20s) was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for non life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident.
Welfare supports have been made available to the Garda by local management.
The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for non life-threatening injuries.
The man has since been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin.
The electronic motorcycle has been seized.
Investigations are ongoing.
