The garda, who was on patrol in the area and seeking out youngsters on scramblers and e-bikes, was injured when he and colleagues approached teens in the Hartstown Park area at around 5pm on Sunday.
12:14, 04 May 2026Updated 12:23, 04 May 2026
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A Garda was rushed to hospital after being run over by a thug on an e-bike in Blanchardstown, West Dublin.
The garda, who was on patrol in the area and seeking out youngsters on scramblers and e-bikes, was run over when he and colleagues approached teens in the Hartstown Park area at around 5pm on Sunday. It is understood officers were monitoring youngsters who have been illegally driving scramblers and terrorising the local area when the shocking collision occurred.
Officers were also monitoring suspected drug dealing in the park. Sources say the incident played out in the park which was at the time populated by many young children and families.
The Garda was knocked over by a teenager on the vehicle – understood to be a Sur-Ron electric bike. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for non life-threatening injuries. It is understood he has since been discharged from hospital.
A male teenager, understood to be a juvenile, was also arrested in connection with the incident. The incident comes just one week on from concerns being raised at a local council committee about the rise of scramblers in Hartstown Park.
The Garda Press Office have been contacted for comment.
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