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Michelle Cullen

Four juveniles arrested over Cherry Orchard Garda car ramming

Four male juveniles have been arrested in relation to the endangerment of gardai in the Cherry Orchard area in Co Dublin last month.

Gardai from Ballyfermot, Clondalkin and Rathcoole Garda stations carried out an operation on Monday morning, which led to the arrests being made.

All four are currently detained at a number of Garda stations under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

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The news comes after gardai searched a number of residences and seized items in the Cherry Orchard area last month as the probe into the incident continued.

A video of the incident caused outrage online after it went viral on social media.

The footage showed a Garda car rammed after responding to reports of dangerous driving in the area at around 7.30pm.

The video also saw spectators cheering as one of the vehicles involved in the incident drove back and forth along the road conducting hand brake turns.

Onlookers could be heard alerting drivers to a Garda car approaching, with some encouraging the drivers to "ram them".

As the Garda car arrived at the scene, a driver could be seen lining themselves up to ram the patrol car twice before driving off.

The offending vehicles involved were later burned out on a green area beside a creche.

Two female officers were reportedly left very distressed after the incident and were forced to take time off for medical advice following the scenes.

A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact the incident room at Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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