20/05/2015

Two Teens Charged After Reversing Stolen Car Into Police Vehicle

Two teenagers have been charged after a stolen car they were driving reversed into a police car.

The car, which is believed to have been taken from the Kent Street area of Belfast, was seen being driven erratically on the Whitecliff Parade on Tuesday evening.

The vehicle was spotted around an hour later by police on the Falls Road.

Officers attempted to apprehend the youths, however the driver reversed into the police vehicle which caused damage.

Police officers also received minor injuries during the incident.

A 15-year-old is due to appear in court today, 20 May, and a 14-year-old is to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on 15 June.

(CD/JP)

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