06/07/2006
Four police officers struck by car
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information after four officers were struck by a vehicle in the early hours of this morning.
It is understood that police were responding to a call reporting a domestic incident in the Woodside View area of Dunmurry at around 1.50am, when they approached the driver of a car, which was parked close by.
The driver then drove off, striking one female and three male officers, along with a police Land Rover.
No one was seriously injured during the incident.
A man in his 20's was arrested at the scene, and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Detectives have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen the red coloured Hyundai Lantra car in the area, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
It is understood that police were responding to a call reporting a domestic incident in the Woodside View area of Dunmurry at around 1.50am, when they approached the driver of a car, which was parked close by.
The driver then drove off, striking one female and three male officers, along with a police Land Rover.
No one was seriously injured during the incident.
A man in his 20's was arrested at the scene, and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Detectives have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen the red coloured Hyundai Lantra car in the area, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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