Two arrests after patrol car rammed in early morning police chase
TWO men have been arrested after a patrol car was rammed in a police pursuit in the early hours of the morning. Police spotted a speeding car on the Westlink in west Belfast at around 2.30am yesterday morning (November 18). The driver failed to stop when signalled to by officers, but instead driving off at an increased speed, at one stage while on the wrong side of the road. The patrol car was rammed during the incident “A police pursuit ensued, and officers attempted to slow the vehicle down by the use of a stinger device being deployed,” he PSNI’s Inspector Irwin said. “The driver continued towards Blacks Road and ended up colliding with the police vehicle when it was brought to a stop in Stockmans Lane.” Two men, aged 33 and 24, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of driving offences, including dangerous driving and driving with no licence. They were both transported to hospital for treatment to injuries not believed to be life-threatening. Extensive damage was caused to the car The PSNI have…
19 Nov 00:00 · The Irish Post