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Offender fleeing drugs unit 'went through' female garda, causing serious injuries

Summary

Jamiu Giwa pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after recklessly colliding with a plain-clothes garda while fleeing a drugs unit on Railway Street, Dublin 1. The garda suffered a concussion, shoulder fracture and knee injury, and Judge Orla Crowe imposed two years and three months with the final three months suspended.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Offender fleeing drugs unit 'went through' female garda, causing serious injuries. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and was today sentenced to two years and three months, with the final three months suspended on strict conditions. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 11, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-03-10 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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