Gardaí are continuing to question a man about a knife attack on a member of the force in Dublin city.
The young probationary Garda has been treated in hospital, after being stabbed shortly after 6pm yesterday evening on Capel Street. A man in his 20s was detained and arrested at the scene.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he's appalled by the 'shocking, unprovoked attack'. Tánaiste Simon Harris says 'there must - and will be - zero tolerance for such appalling acts of violence'.
While Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam says the attack is 'deeply shocking' and anyone with information should report it.
The Garda Representative Association says the incident could have resulted in 'far worse and unthinkable consequences' had it not been for the young Garda's bravery, and that of his colleagues.
The attack came on the day the Government appointed Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner, to replace Drew Harris at the end of next month.
The GRA says Commissioner Kelly is well aware of the challenges faced by Gardaí on a daily basis.
It says it will never accept that being assaulted is part of the job - adding there is never an excuse for Gardaí to be exposed to such acts of 'random violence'.
