The court was shown footage of the incident in May 2025, when Christopher Reynolds drove a stolen bike through a very narrow gap in the forecourt of a garage.

President Michael D Higgins led tributes to Garda Kevin Flatley, who died after being hit by a motorbike at a speed checkpoint.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them

Liability was admitted, and the case was before the court for assessment of damages only.