Youngsters have been rescued from a van after its driver was arrested for allegedly ramming three garda vehicles in Co Cork.
The wrecking spree occurred in Mahon and Carrs Hill at about 9.45pm on Wednesday.
Gardai noticed the van and ordered it to cease in Mahon but it surely drove off and hit a garda car, authorities say.
Shortly after, the van stopped however, when gardai tried to have interaction with its driver, it once more rammed the car.
Two extra garda automobiles arrived and tried to dam the van however have been additionally rammed.
A lot of extra garda models then responded, gardai mentioned.
A stinger was deployed at Carrs Hill and the van was lastly stopped.
A person in his 30s was arrested and brought to Bridewell Garda Station.
A lot of folks, together with youngsters, within the van have been taken to Cork College Hospital to be assessed.
No severe accidents have been reported.
Two garda members have been taken to Cork College Hospital for medical remedy.
Intensive harm was prompted to 2 garda automobiles and three different automobiles acquired minor harm.
A garda spokesman mentioned all officers concerned are receiving help.
Anybody with info on or video footage of the incident has been requested to contact Anglesea Garda Station on (021) 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.