Four gardaí were taken to hospital after being assaulted in two separate incidents yesterday.
In Newbridge in Co Kildare, gardaí who were on patrol arrested a man who became violent and assaulted three members of the force.
They were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
The man in his 30s was charged in relation to the assault and is due to appear before Naas District Court.
In a separate incident in Cork city, gardaí who were on patrol on Patrick Street stopped and spoke to a man who became violent and assaulted a garda who was taken to hospital and is currently off duty.
The man in his 30s was arrested and was charged in relation to the assault.
He is due to appear before Cork District Court.