Man charged after officer struck by stolen police car
Summary
A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a police officer was shot at and seriously injured by a stolen police car in Downpatrick, County Down. Another man and a woman were also arrested in connection with the incident.Key Facts
- The incident happened early Sunday morning in Downpatrick, County Down.
- Police tried to stop a vehicle, but it did not stop and was later found stolen.
- A police officer fired his gun at the stolen vehicle but was hit and seriously hurt by the car.
- A 27-year-old man was charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and using a car without insurance.
- This man was first arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was released from that charge.
- A 36-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and aggravated vehicle taking causing injury.
- A 27-year-old woman was also arrested for dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
- Investigators from the Police Ombudsman’s Office are reviewing the case to understand what happened.
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