Speeding Motorcycle Injures Police Officer

Police in Newry are appealing for information after an officer was injured during a speed operation.

Officers were conducting a speed operation on Carnagat Road around 12.20pm on Monday, 21 July, when they observed a motorcycle approaching at speed.

A police officer held out his hand to signal the motorcyclist to stop but the bike continued, causing injury to the officer's arm.

The motorcycle was a large, white coloured sports bike with blue decals and made off into Martins Lane. Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact them at Ardmore Police Station on the 101 non-emergency number, quoting ref: 529210714.