A garda was rushed to hospital after he was the victim of a vicious assault in the city centre.
The incident occurred at around 8pm on Fitzgibbon Street. Two officers were assaulted, one of whom was brought to the Mater Hospital for treatment.
A man and woman were arrested at the scene and brought to Mountjoy garda station. The woman has since been released.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating an incident of assault on Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin 1 yesterday evening, Sunday, 11th December 2022. A male garda received injuries following the incident and was later take to the Mater Hospital to be treated.
"A second male garda received injuries but did not require medical treatment. A man and woman, both aged in their 30s, were arrested and taken to Mountjoy Garda Station where they were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
"The woman has been released pending file to the DPP. The man remains in custody."
READ NEXT:
Jonathan Dowdall set to give evidence against Gerry Hutch in court
Man hospitalised with 'serious' injuries after assault in city centre
- Jonathan Dowdall set to take the stand and face Gerry Hutch in court on Monday
- Helicopter crashes in Kildare field
- Tributes flow for Dublin woman who was first in Ireland to get Covid-19 vaccine as she dies of illness aged 81
Sign up to the Dublin Live Newsletter to get all the latest Dublin news straight to your inbox.
