Two men have been arrested following a report of a car being driven dangerously in north Belfast in the early hours of this morning.
South Belfast District Commander Superintendent Finola Dornan said: “Shortly after 2am the car was spotted driving erratically in the Whitewell Road area before making its way towards the city centre.
“The car then travelled to the Adelaide Street area where it collided with another vehicle.
“Officers attended and two men were arrested.
“A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including driving when unfit through drink or drugs and dangerous driving and 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including driving with excess alcohol on breath and dangerous driving.”
Both men were taken into police custody.
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“Today see’s the beginning of Road Safety Week 2024 and we are urging road users to remember the Fatal Five and the devastating consequences failing to follow these rules can have,” the officer added.
“We all share the responsibility to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads. This is just one example of the work that south Belfast officers are involved in each and every day to keep people safe on our roads.
“Don’t drink or take drugs and drive; slow down; don’t be careless; always wear your seat belt and never use your mobile phone whilst driving.
“To assist us in progressing this investigation to court, I am appealing to anyone who may have seen the Blue Skoda driving through north Belfast or the city centre in the early hours of this morning or to anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries to get in touch.
“Police can be contacted on 101 quoting reference 89 18/11/24.”
News Catch Up: Monday 18th November