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David Kent & Danny De Vaal

Gardaí search houses and seize six devices in probe into Cherry Orchard incident

Gardai have searched six residences and seized a number of electronic devices from people in the Cherry Orchard area - as the probe into the scenes we saw earlier this week continues.

A video of the incident went viral on social media after it happened on Monday evening - which saw a Garda car rammed after responding to reports of dangerous driving in the area.

The offending vehicles involved were later burned out on a green area beside a creche and Dublin City Council removed the metal car shells on Tuesday morning.

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Two female officers are now off duty after taking medical advice following the disgraceful scenes.

Now, the force has responded to the incident, carrying out searches across Ballyfermot on Thursday morning.

A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "This morning Gardaí in Ballyfermot investigating the Endangerment of Garda Members and related incidents in the Cherry Orchard Area on the 19th September 2022 have carried out six searches at domestic residences in the wider Ballyfermot area.

"The searches this morning were focused on evidential gathering, and a number of items including electronic devices were seized.

"No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing.

"Both Garda members did not report injuries at the time, but have subsequently reported unfit for duty.

"Both members are receiving support from their colleagues and local Garda Management and the wider Organisational supports of the Peer Support Service, Chief Medical Officer and 24hour counselling service have been provided if required.

"Gardaí continue to appeal to any member of the public who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information on this incident to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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