Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their car was rammed in Londonderry following a pursuit involving a suspected drink-driver.
Police said the officers responded in the city shortly after midnight after reports of a suspected drink-driver in a silver-coloured Mercedes on Shipquay Street.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers responded, and located a vehicle matching the description of this vehicle being driven on Strand Road. Officers signalled for the driver to stop, using their blue lights and siren, but it failed to do so, driving on at speed.”
A police pursuit followed with the officers deploying a stinger device close to Pennyburn Roundabout, however, the vehicle continued onto Buncrana Road towards Skeoge.
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The suspect vehicle subsequently rammed into the rear nearside door of the police vehicle causing damage and continued at speed towards the Donegal border.
The vehicle was located abandoned a short time later by police in the Republic of Ireland.
A police spokesperson said: “Two police officers injured as a result of this incident were able to continue on duty and finish their shift. Our officers were working hard to keep their local community safe when this reckless act occurred, and they were injured.
“That is completely unacceptable.
“The police vehicle will now be off the road for repairs, which impacts on the local community. If you have information which can help our enquiries please report it.”
News Catch Up: Monday 21st October