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Six Homes Searched By Gardai Investigating Cherry Orchard Car Ramming

Laura Donnelly
Laura Donnelly

12:50 22 Sep 2022


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Gardai investigating Monday night's car ramming incident in Cherry Orchard have searched six houses.

Officers investigating the Endangerment of Garda Members and related incidents on the 19th September carried out the searches in the wider Ballyfermot area.

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

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí responded to reports of dangerous driving just after 7.30pm, and saw two vehicles driving erratically.

The Official Garda vehicle was deliberated rammed on a number of occasions during the incident.

The gardai who were in the patrol car at the time were not injured, but have subsequently reported unfit for duty.

They are receiving support from their colleagues and local Garda Management, and the Peer Support Service, Chief Medical Officer and 24hour counselling service have been provided if required.

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A garda spokesperson says: "This morning Gardaí in Ballyfermot investigating the Endangerment of Garda Members and related incidents in the Cherry Orchard Area con the 19th September 2022 have carried out 6 searches at domestic residences in the wider Ballyfermot area.

"Shortly after 7:30pm on Monday 19th September 2022, Gardaí responded to reports of dangerous driving in the Cherry Orchard area. Upon arrival Gardaí observed two vehicles driving erratically. The Official Garda vehicle was deliberated rammed on a number of occasions during the incident.

"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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