20/04/2015

Ambulance Crew Assaulted In Co Antrim

A man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were attacked in Greenisland, Co Antrim.

Their ambulance and equipment were also damaged during the incident which occurred in the Knockleigh Drive area on Sunday.

The man has previously attacked a woman before attacking members of the ambulance crew.

The man is currently being detained by police.

(CD/MH)

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