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Garda Injured Responding To Robbery In Blanchardstown

Laura Donnelly
Laura Donnelly

12:22 26 Jun 2025


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A Garda has been injured after responding to a robbery at a business in Blanchardstown.

Officers responded to reports of a burglary shortly before 4 o'clock this morning.

Two members came across a man with a weapon, understood to be a knife, who became aggressive and threatening.

A Garda in his 20s was injured and was taken to Blanchardstown Hospital.

The weapon was seized along with 1,500 euro in cash - a man in his 30s was arrested.

A garda spokesperson says: "At approximately 3:45am this morning, Thursday 26th June 2025, Gardaí attached to Blanchardstown Garda Station responded to a report of a burglary occurring at a business premises in Dublin 15.

"At the scene, it was apparent to both Gardaí that a burglary had occurred and they called colleagues by radio for assistance.

"As they searched the premises, they encountered a male in possession of a bladed weapon who became aggressive and threatening. One male Garda sustained injuries.

"During the incident, a male in his 30s, was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin.

"The bladed weapon was seized at the scene along with €1,500 in cash.

"The injured Garda, a male in his 20s, was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital for treatment.

"His injuries are not life-threatening. Garda welfare services have been made available to the Garda.

"The investigation is ongoing."

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