A man has been arrested following the assault of two gardaí in Dublin.

A garda spokesperson said a 25-year-old man became aggressive after he was stopped for the purposes of a search in Sheriff St in the city centre.

The man allegedly assaulted two garda officers – both of whom were taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment.

They have since been released.

 A quantity of tablets was seized and are currently being analysed.

The man was arrested and is detained at Store Street Garda Station.