He noted that the accused was bringing his family on holiday to London when he failed to comply with procedures and became uncooperative. He was taken to the local Garda station by car. "At this juncture, as I was removing his handcuffs, I was struck by him," Garda Ryan said. Garda Ryan told him it was in no danger of being taken or lost. That claim was challenged by Garda Ryan, who said it was the very first procedure when an arrested person is brought into the station.

Source: The Herald February 20, 2026 07:44 UTC