Write a commentAn attempt by police to stop a stolen vehicle near Warrenpoint last night resulted in minor injuries to five police officers when the vehicle collided with two police vehicles.
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At approximately 8.40pm last night 15 January, Police received a report that a car had been stolen from premises in the Castlewellan Road area of Newcastle.
Police responded to the call and set up a vehicle check point on the Moygannon Road, Warrenpoint. Police attempted to stop the stolen vehicle at a vehicle checkpoint, however the driver failed to stop and collided with two police vehicles resulting in minor injuries to five officers. The road was closed for a time.
Two police vehicles were also damaged in the incident, one of them extensively.
Police have arrested a 29 year old man on suspicion of a number of offences including aggravated taking and driving away, dangerous driving, and possession of an offensive weapon. He is currently in police custody.
Inspector Nigel Henry said: “This was excellent work from our officers and a prime example of police working to keep the community safe. I would ask anyone who has any information about crime of any sort to contact police on the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
