Man charged with assault after gardaí allegedly shot with pellet gun in Co Longford

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an incident during which three gardaí were allegedly injured by shots from a pellet gun.

Darren Dowler (32), of Abhainn Glass, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Athlone District Court on Wednesday charged with three section 3 assaults on members of the force.

The incident happened on Tuesday morning when uniformed gardaí attended at Mr Dowler’s residence for the purpose of executing a number of court orders. Shortly after gardaí gained access to the property, it is alleged that a pellet gun was discharged, injuring three of the officers present.

Judge Owens accepted that Mr Dowler was the father of four children and said she would grant him bail, but that an independent surety would be required first. She remanded him in custody with consent to bail to a sitting of Longford District Court next Tuesday.

Take the stress out of summer travel with a rail pass

---

Ken Early: This is the worst Manchester United team in more than 30 years

---

Company director has almost €9m debt written off for €50,000

---

Have your say: Have you been let down by your car insurer following an incident?

---

The court heard bail will be subject to a number of conditions, including that he reside at his address in Edgeworthstown, sign on three times a week, abide by a curfew from 10pm to 6am, surrender his passport and remain contactable.

• See our new project Common Ground, Evolving Islands: Ireland & Britain
• Sign up for push alerts and have the best news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone
• Find The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date
• Our In The News podcast is now published daily – Find the latest episode here