A garda was hospitalised after suffering injuries while arresting a man armed with a sword in south Dublin on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the Ballyogan area of Dublin 18 just after 1.30am on Sunday.
Gardaí based in Blackrock responded to reports of a man wielding a sword.
While arresting the suspect, a male garda sustained injuries, according to a Garda statement.
He was taken to hospital for assessment and has since been discharged.
The suspect, a man in his 40s, has since been charged in connection with the incident. He is due before Dublin District Court on Monday morning.
