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One person arrested following the assault of a Waterford Garda

One person arrested following the assault of a Waterford Garda

By Cillian Doyle.

A man has been arrested following the assault of a Garda.

It happened at around 9.30 am in Williamstown, Waterford this morning.

It's understood that there was an alleged confrontation with Gardaí, and that pepper-spray was used.

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The man, in his 20's, is currently detained under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Waterford Garda station.

The Garda member was treated at the scene for his injuries.

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