The Donegal-born Garda injured in a serious road collision in which another man died in Monaghan last night has been named.
The Garda Press Office issued a statement stating that 31-year-old Garda Michael Devlin, who is understood to be from Letterkenny, has been released from hospital.
Garda Devlin is stationed in Monaghan Garda Station.
He suffered cuts as well as facial injuries when he was understood to be dragged along by a car.
Gardai investigating the crash in Castleblayney last night have named the deceased man as Stephen Marron, 47 years old, from Castleblayney.
A 34-year-old male who was arrested at the scene remains in custody at Carrickmacross Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Gardai wish to renew their appeal for witnesses that may have been in or around Castleblaney last night at the time of the collision to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 9690190, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.