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16/03/2015
Investigation Launched Into Alleged Incident Between Garda And Homeless Man
An investigation has been launched into an alleged incident between a garda officer and a homeless man in Dublin on Friday.
According to reports, at about 15:30 on Henry Street in the city centre, there was an altercation between an officer and a homeless man. During the incident, it is claimed that the man took the garda's can of pepper spray.
Recovering the can, it is claimed that the garda officer then handcuffed the man before spraying him with the pepper spray.
It is understood the incident came to light when a video was posted to Facebook.
Gardaí have said that the incident is being investigated internally, with a Superintendent from outside the division appointed to oversee.
(MH/JP)
According to reports, at about 15:30 on Henry Street in the city centre, there was an altercation between an officer and a homeless man. During the incident, it is claimed that the man took the garda's can of pepper spray.
Recovering the can, it is claimed that the garda officer then handcuffed the man before spraying him with the pepper spray.
It is understood the incident came to light when a video was posted to Facebook.
Gardaí have said that the incident is being investigated internally, with a Superintendent from outside the division appointed to oversee.
(MH/JP)
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