A MAN SET his pit bull on three gardaí as they tried to search a house in Louth for drugs this morning.
The detective gardaí, from Ardee Station, called to a premises in Termonfeckin at 9am with a search warrant.
The dog was set on the officers – and the man also produced a knife.
The gardaí received leg and arm injuries as a struggle ensued.
They were taken for treatment to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. However, none of the injuries were life-threatening and all three have since been released.
The man, who is in his 30s, has been arrested – and is being held at Drogheda Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
The house has been sealed off, and a detailed technical examination is being carried out. gardaí say.
Includes reporting from Michelle Hennessy.
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