03/05/2016

Police Vehicle Attacked In Carrickfergus

A police vehicle has been attacked in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.

The incident happened in the Pinewood Avenue area at around 2am on Monday.

Two police officers, who were conducting a mobile patrol of the area, were inside the vehicle.

A man threw a brick at the car and smashed the windscreen and made off.

The officers were both left shaken, however they were not injured.

Sergeant Brian Caskey said: "The person responsible needs to be identified and brought to justice. Anyone with information can contact police on 101."

(CD)

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