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07/07/2026 Court Appearance: Garda Assaulted, Cork City. 7th July, 2026.

Issue Date: 07/07/2026

Gardaí in Cork were on high visibility patrol on Patrick Street, Cork on Monday evening 6th July, 2026 when they stopped and spoke to a man. During the course of the interaction the man, aged in his 30s became violent and assaulted a member of An Garda Síochána.

The Garda member received medical treatment at hospital and is currently off duty. T

he man was arrested and detained at a Garda station in Cork city. He has since been charged in relation to the assault and is due to appear before Cork District Court this morning Tuesday 7th July, 2026 at 10.30am. Investigations ongoing.