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Garda dragged by car in Dublin

Garda dragged by car in Dublin

A Garda has been injured after being run over and dragged by a car in Dublin.

It happened at around 6.45pm yesterday at Dundrum Town Centre.

It's believed Gardaí and security staff were trying to apprehend the occupant of a car when it fled the scene at speed.

Footage posted online shows a number of people surrounding the car. A male officer is then dragged along for a number of metres.

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The garda, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.

An investigation is underway.

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