Garda car rammed by quad while investigating dangerous driving near Buncrana
Gardaí were patrolling the area before 4am following reports of a quad being driven in a dangerous manner from Buncrana towards Cockhill
A quad has rammed a Garda patrol car that had been sent to investigate reports of dangerous driving near Buncrana.
The incident occurred in the Slavery area shortly before 4am on Sunday, April 26.
Gardaí were patrolling the area following reports of a quad being driven in a dangerous manner from Buncrana towards Cockhill.
Gardaí say the quad approached the patrol car from behind at speed and rammed it.
Damage was caused to the car but there were no injuries. The quad left the area immediately and travelled in the direction of Ned’s Point.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have travelled between Buncrana town and Cockhill or in the areas of Slavery and Ned’s Point between 3am and 5am on the date in question with a dashcam, to get in touch.
Anyone who observed the quad in the area or may have any relevant information, is asked to contact gardaí in Buncrana on 074-9320540or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.