Garda Stabbed in Cavan, while giving medical assistance to man. Nobody is Safe in this Country?

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024 – 21:16

A uniformed garda was stabbed and slashed with a knife when he tried to come to the aid of a distressed man in Co Cavan on Tuesday.

It is understood the garda, who was on his own, was responding to an incident just before lunchtime.

He came across a man, who is known to gardaí, suffering from a mental health crisis.

When the garda tried to intervene and give assistance to the man, the individual attacked the garda with a knife and inflicted slash and stab wounds on his arm and thigh.

Assistance was called and the garda received medical treatment at the scene. 

He did not require hospitalisation and continued his shift.

The attacker was held under mental health legislation and was later released without charge.

A statement issued by Garda HQ said: “Gardaí were called to an incident in the Cootehill area of Co Cavan at around midday on Tuesday, 15 October. 

“While trying to provide assistance to a member of the public, a garda received injuries. 

“He was treated at the scene and remained on duty.

“A man (aged in his 50s) was detained under the Mental Health Act and was subsequently released without charge. 

“A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.”