A Garda sustained serious injuries after falling from a moving police vehicle near Dalymount Park after Bohemians' last home game of the season. The event happened on Phibsborough Road around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, following the team's loss to Shelbourne.
The officer, a man in his 30s who was working during the match, was transported to The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. The Garda Representative Association reported he is still in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit. The association shared its shock and sorrow, noting the Garda's family, friends, and coworkers are very worried. They said they are hoping for his continued stability and healing and will provide constant support.
An Garda Síochána stated that inquiries into the details of the road traffic event are continuing. The game, which was the final evening match at the stadium this season, ended in a close loss for Bohemians, with Ademipo Odubeko netting a goal for Shelbourne late in the match.
League context
The outcome places Bohemians in second position in the Premier Division standings, trailing the leading team by six points. Their performance lately has been inconsistent. The squad now needs to prepare for an important away game against St Patrick's Athletic. The team's league position is second with 62 points from 35 games, having recorded eighteen wins, eight draws, and nine losses. Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches, including the 1-0 defeat to Shelbourne on Friday 23 October, a 2-1 victory over Waterford on Saturday 16 October, and a 2-1 loss to Shamrock Rovers on Monday 12 October. They have scored 60 goals this season while conceding 42. Their next fixture is away to third-placed St Patrick's Athletic on Friday 30 October. The team's top scorer this season is J. Clarke with eight goals.
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