Community garda and former camogie star Linda Crennan has been awarded more than €15,000 compensation for injuries she suffered when kicked repeatedly by a woman wearing stiletto high heels. Ms Justice Leoni Reynolds heard at a Garda Compensation hearing in the High Court today Garda Crennan had suffered injuries to her left knee and thigh when attempting to stop a street fight outside the Russell Court Hotel 11 years ago. When Garda Crennan returned to Harcourt Terrace Garda Station on January 24, 2010, her left thigh had been extremely painful and she was unable to walk properly. Judge Reynolds said Garda Crennan had suffered injuries to her knee during what had been an unsettling incident for her. She awarded Garda Crennan €11,000 compensation against the Minister for Public Expenditure together with special damages of €4,139.

Source: Irish Independent July 12, 2021 14:37 UTC