Man who allegedly rammed a garda patrol car in Wexford is remanded in custody
Wexford PeopleA Tipperary man has appeared before Gorey District Court charged in connection with a series of alleged offences arising from an incident in which a Garda patrol car was rammed during a pursuit in Co Wexford.
Gavin Lyons (33), of Mill Park, Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, was brought before the court on charges relating to firearms, drugs and dangerous driving following the incident on June 9.
Lyons faces two charges under the Firearms Act following the discovery of a .32 calibre automatic pistol and ammunition after a vehicle allegedly driven by him was seized by gardaí.
He was also charged with an offence of possession of drugs and possession of drugs for the purposes of sale and supply. Controlled drugs to an estimated value of €40,000 were recovered during the search of the vehicle.
Lyons was originally detected driving at Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and failed to stop at a roundabout in Scarawalsh, where the accused rammed a patrol car in an attempt to flee, before taking off on foot.
The accused was also further charged with two counts of dangerous driving and a charge of endangerment under the nonfatal offences against the person act.
When the charges were put to him, Lyons made no reply.
Solicitor Lana Doherty informed the court that there was consent to custody by Lyons.
Judge John Cheatle remanded Lyons in custody and adjourned the matter until June 17 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).