Garda injured after being stuck by e-bike in hit-and-run incident in Co Dublin

Michael Bolton

A Garda was injured after he was struck by an e-bike in Porterstown Park, Dublin 15 on Friday.

At approximately 2.30pm, a male Garda approached two males on the e-bike directing them to dismount.

The e-bike then accelerated striking the Garda who was taken to hospital and subsequently discharged following treatment for non life-threatening injuries.

The driver and passenger of the e-bike failed to remain at the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time is asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on (01) 6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.