Two men charged after off-duty garda 'pursued' and assaulted in Dublin

Two men have been charged with assault causing serious harm after an off-duty garda was "pursued" and attacked in Dublin city center, sustaining facial injuries and a concussion. Taylor Ryan, 22, and Daryl Waldron, 32, both of whom have no fixed abode, were allegedly captured on CCTV discussing the assault and that the officer was "knocked out cold."

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made no reply

The pair appeared before Judge Gráinne Malone at Dublin District Court on Saturday. Det Garda William McCarthy and Det Garda Niamh McCarthy presented evidence that the accused made no reply when arrested and charged. The judge noted that 13 solicitors had been contacted to represent the men, but they appeared in court without legal counsel due to an ongoing industrial action by solicitors over proposed legal aid reforms.

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pursuit

In the interest of fairness, the investigating detectives did not object to bail but sought conditions, which the judge imposed. The court heard the incident occurred early on June 21st when the off-duty officer was recognized by Ryan, who had interacted with him three days prior. Ryan allegedly struck and punched the officer, who fell. As the officer attempted to flee, Ryan "elbowed him in the face" during a "pursuit," while Waldron screamed at him and punched him multiple times.

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elbowed him in the face

Malone ruled that the case should be sent to the Circuit Court, which has broader sentencing powers. The men, who have not yet entered a plea, consented to bail terms including no contact with each other or witnesses, providing a residential address to gardaí within 48 hours, staying out of Dublin 1 and Dublin 2 areas, and observing a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. They are scheduled to appear again on July 29th, with a book of evidence yet to be served.

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knocked out cold