A garda is in a critical condition in hospital after being knocked down while on duty in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
Three gardaí were responding to a report of a stolen car at Tara Court in the early hours of this morning when the incident occurred.
They tried to block the path of a car coming out of the estate but the driver of the car reversed and apparently drove at the gardaí, pinning them against a wall.
The 29-year-old garda, who is originally from Co Mayo, has been transferred to Beaumont Hospital from Letterkenny General Hospital.
Another garda sustained injuries to his arm and the third was uninjured.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A 17-year-old was arrested for dangerous driving and a man in his early 20s was arrested for endangerment.
They are currently being questioned at Letterkenny and Milford garda stations.
Regional Assistant Commissioner Michael Feehan visited the scene and the injured garda this morning.
