Key Facts

• The incident happened around 4:45 am on Sunday in Downpatrick, County Down.
• The officer was chasing a suspect on foot after a vehicle failed to stop for police.
• When officers returned to their car, a man was driving it and drove toward the officer.
• The officer fired one shot from his gun but was struck by the stolen police vehicle.
• The officer was taken to hospital and is receiving medical care for serious injuries.
• A 27-year-old man was arrested and is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
• The police took the stolen car, the officer’s weapon, and ammunition for forensic investigation.
• The Police Ombudsman was informed, and an attempted murder investigation is ongoing.