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A man in his 40s has been charged following an incident in which a Garda vehicle was rammed, leaving two members of the force injured.
The man is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin on Saturday morning after the incident which occurred shortly after midday on Friday on Smithfield’s Brunswick Street in the city centre.
The man was arrested under the Criminal Damage Act 1991.
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The Garda vehicle was damaged in the incident and two gardaí were taken to the Mater hospital for medical treatment
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Members of the force involved are being supported by colleagues and management, with counselling available, a Garda statement said.
Investigations are ongoing.
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