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06/06/2017
Officers Injured After Stolen Car Rams Vehicle In West Belfast
A number of police officers have been injured after a stolen car rammed into their vehicle in west Belfast.
The PSNI received a report that a black Audi A1 was being driven erratically in the Albert Street area just before 3am on Tuesday morning, 06 June.
The car had previously been stolen in a creeper-style burglary in Newtownabbey.
Sergeant David Mahood said: "When police arrived at the scene, the car was driven directly at our vehicle, causing damage and also minor injuries to a number of officers.
"The driver of the Audi made off on foot and was pursued by police, but managed to escape."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The PSNI received a report that a black Audi A1 was being driven erratically in the Albert Street area just before 3am on Tuesday morning, 06 June.
The car had previously been stolen in a creeper-style burglary in Newtownabbey.
Sergeant David Mahood said: "When police arrived at the scene, the car was driven directly at our vehicle, causing damage and also minor injuries to a number of officers.
"The driver of the Audi made off on foot and was pursued by police, but managed to escape."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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