The vehicle drove at the marked patrol car and Gardaí had to take evasive action to avoid being deliberately struck.

Judge Orla Crowe said the accused drove in the most dangerous fashion and that gardaí from Ardee, Dundalk, Swords and members of the Armed Support Unit were all involved in this pursuit.

Kian Andrews (20) rammed two garda cars before he drove in the direction of Sergeant Daniel Cuffe who had come to the vehicle to get him out of the car.

The boy, 16, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, faced a preliminary hearing to decide his trial venue.