A Garda hit by a speeding car at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin is being treated for significant leg injuries.
He was dragged along the road yesterday evening, while trying to stop a car suspected of being involved in a theft.
The Blue Fiat Bravo Hatchback was later found by Gardaí at Kilcarrig Close in Tallaght.
No arrests have been made, and Gardai are appealing to speak with witnesses.
The officer suffered significant soft tissue injuries to his lower leg, and is being treated for them in hospital.
The driver of the car is understood to be part of a crime group that were planning a theft in the area.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information about what happened to contact them.
In a statement, Gardaí said; "It's understood Gardaí and security staff were attempting to apprehend the occupant of a car when it fled from the scene at speed colliding with one of the Garda members."
The officer, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
His injuries are not life threatening.
