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GARDAI HAVE CONFIRMED that they are working with the PSNI to catch a man who stole a Garda patrol car, drove it across the Border and abandoned it in Co Down.
The man had been arrested in Lusk, Co Dublin last night at around 9pm and breathalysed. Gardai then put him in the car to take him to Balbriggan Garda station by Garda car on suspicion of drink driving. However, the man somehow managed to take control of the car en route to the station when he was left alone in the car and drive it in the direction of Belfast.
Gardai said that they could not offer more details on the incident but confirmed that the car was found abandoned in Hilltown, Co Down and that the man had yet to be apprehended.
The PSNI also confirmed to TheJournal.ie this morning that they are assisting in the search for the man but that the case was being spearheaded by the Garda Siochána.
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Seriously embarassing for the Gardaí!!
It’s like a piece out of the movie the guard ..
Sounds a bit like the keystone cops, did they stop off at the chipper on the way to the station or what? Can’t wait to hear the story on this one:-)
Donuts…….
Are the Guards aware of handcuffs and also the advice of never leave the keys in an unattended vehicle.
“the man somehow managed to take control of the car” what a rogue.
Unconfirmed reports that a steering wheel may have been involved in this mysterious process
I read earlier that the pursuing gardai asked for permission to use the stinger device to stop the car but permission was refused as it was deemed to be ‘too dangerous’. So up to 20 patrol cars pursued a car that they were not allowed to intercept either by deflating it’s tyres, ramming it, boxing it in or otherwise blocking its path. In effect, the renegade driver was given a massive send off from the jurisdiction because the pursuing gardai couldnt touch him! This health and safety nonsense has really gone too far.
Bar a few elite guards gardai are not trained and not allowed to use ramming, or blocking techniques to stop vehicles that they are pursuing.
actually heard that too apparently they have to get permission from a senior officer to perform this tactic and they generally wimp out and refuse.. Shocking considering the car went over the border, will this senior officer be disciplined along with the Garda. doubt it??
Elite garda units
Did he steal the car from Colm Meaney? Listening to a bit of Clannad and other such arteests?
hahaha…
Hello, I’d like to report a stolen car .. It’s White with a blue stripe on the side it’s got blue lights on the roof and has Garda written on various parts..
I was behind this man on m1 and called the Gardai just as he took lusk exit. He was all over the motorway and thought nothing of coming to a full stop on the motorway. I was behind him with my kids in the car unable to pass him. So not so funny for me last night
why would you want to pass an erratic driver? Would the practice thing not be to stay well clear of him?
Either get ahead of him (if safe to do so) or actually stop and let him get far ahead of you. If he’s that erratic he could crash into cars around him.
A confirmed drunk driver was allowed to drive for 100km without being stopped. How did they not manage to warn others further north on the M1? Would be a different story if he crashed into someone.
Why have all the other comments been removed?
This is like something out of Grand Theft Auto. Dangerous and shouldn’t have happened but ever so slightly funny.
And Mike Tysons tiger is in his bathroom.
It was Jesus out celebrating his birthday that’s how.
Ah sure he wasn’t that much over the limit if he could nearly drive to Belfast…
No Tomas, he hasn’t got the requisite warriors soul.
Balbriggan Garda station is around a 20 minute drive from Lusk. Must have had a good reason to have left the car before getting there. Stopping for petrol? I don’t know. They’re looking a bit silly now though.
hahahahha great man :D
Unless the cop had his life threatened with a weapon i cant see any excuse for losing a cop car. He/She really let themselves down and their colleagues im sure. If hes at fault he should be disciplined and the scum that stole it jailed for five years.
A true Lad
Hahaha
Only happen in southern Ireland,
Wonder did he pay his toll ?
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