National: Man, 40s, arrested after Garda seriously injured in hit-and-run

A man in his 40s has been arrested after a young Garda was seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run in Co Louth.

Gardaí say they continue to investigate a dangerous driving incident in which a van was driven at a Garda in Ardee on Friday last, 2nd May 2025.

Gardai last night arrested a man in his 40s in connection with this investigation.

He is currently detained at a Garda station in the Eastern region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were traveling in Clonmore Estate area between 4:00am and 4:40am on the 2nd May 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041 6871330, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.