16/05/2014

Man Dies Fleeing Raid On Garda Officers Home

A man has died following a raid on the home of senior garda officers in Co Waterford.

According to reports it is believed that the man was part of group who attacked the home of senior garda officer in Dungarvan on Thursday night.

The details of exactly what occurred have not been released, but it is believed that in fleeing the scene of the raid, the man may have drowned in a nearby river.

The garda is understood to have been hit with a bottle in the attack.

Three other men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Garda say no more details are available and that the investigation is ongoing.

(MH/CD)

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