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Two police officers have required hospital treatment after a police patrol vehicle was rammed yesterday afternoon in Crossmaglen. Police had been chasing a suspicious vehicle and had attempted to block it in.
Inspector Macdonald said: “At approximately 3.15pm on Friday, 15th March officers were in the Chapel View area of Crossmaglen when they were alerted to a suspicious vehicle, a black BMW X5.
“The vehicle was observed in a nearby carpark and as officers approached the car, the BMW X5 rammed into the patrol car, causing extensive bumper damage.
“A police chase ensued and officers followed the vehicle and attempted to block it in."
Inspector Macdonald added “A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, exited from the rear of the vehicle and made off from the scene, prior to the BMW X5 fleeing and scraping the side of the police car.
“The driver of the car is described as being aged in his 20s, of heavy build, with dark hair and was wearing a dark-coloured top."
The PSNI are liaising with An Garda Síochána on the incident. Both officers have been left badly shaken and have required hospital treatment for their injuries.
The response vehicle will need repaired before it can be used again.
The Inspector added “Our officers were working to keep people safe when this reckless act occurred and attacks like these should be wholly condemned.
“We’re appealing to anyone who saw the black BMW X5, or captured dash-cam footage of its movements, or who knows of its location now, to get in touch with us by calling 101, and quoting reference number 1085 15/03/24.”
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org
