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Gardai drew firearms after driver reached 160km/h in 50km/h zone
Summary
In a high‑speed chase on 27 December 2022, 20‑year‑old Kian Andrews drove a Toyota Avensis at 160 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, repeatedly rammed two Garda patrol cars, and drove on the wrong side of the road. Garda Sergeant Daniel Cuffe, patrolling the Sandyford and Dundrum area, pursued the vehicle, but Andrews refused to stop and continued to drive at dangerous speeds. When the Garda cars blocked the Avensis, Andrews attempted to drive into Sergeant Cuffe's car, prompting the officers to produce firearms. Andrews immediately raised his hands, cooperated, and was arrested. A small amount of cocaine and a flick knife were found in the vehicle. Andrews pleaded guilty to endangerment, dangerous driving and possession of drugs, and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment and a three‑year driving disqualification. The judge noted that the firearms produced by Gardaí had the desired effect in securing his arrest.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gardai drew firearms after driver reached 160km/h in 50km/h zone. Charges or matters: endangerment, dangerous driving and possession of a small amount of drugs that was later found in the vehicle on December 27, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 27, 2022 Incident
- December 27 Incident
- 2024-01-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: endangerment, dangerous driving and possession of a small amount of drugs that was later found in the vehicle on December 27, 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan jailed Andrews for three years and disqualified him from driving for three years.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence
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