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A man has been arrested following the pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle on the A1 on Saturday 10 May. The 24 year old was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, handling stolen good, no licence and no insurance. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Dublin a week previously.
Chief Superintendent Mark Roberts said: “Officers were made aware this afternoon, Saturday 10th May, that a black BMW which had been reported stolen from the Dublin area on Sunday, 4th May by our colleagues in An Garda Siochana, was travelling on the A1 outside Jonesborough.
"Specially trained Interceptor officers were able to track the vehicle with the overhead assistance of our Air Support Unit."
A stinger device was deployed in the Hillsborough area but the vehicle continued on deflated tyres along the M1, at speeds in excess of 80mph.
Chief Superintendent Roberts continued "The manner of driving was extremely hazardous, weaving in and out of traffic and even, at times, continuing along the hard shoulder.
"Officers from Armed Response Unit eventually brought the vehicle to a controlled stop in a citybound lane of the M1, between Lisburn and Black's Road."
Chief Superintendent Roberts added: “One police vehicle sustained minor damage, and one officer injured his hands while extracting the suspect from his damaged vehicle. Thankfully, he did not require hospital treatment and was able to remain on duty.
"We, alongside our cross-border partner organisations, remain committed to disrupting the activities of those involved in criminal activity.
“This arrest was the result of the fantastic collective efforts of officers and staff from across our service, and demonstrates the lengths we go to each day, working together to make our communities safer."
