23/11/2022

Two Arrested Following Police Pursuit From Ballyclare

Two men have been arrested after they failed to stop for police and were involved in a pursuit on the afternoon of Tuesday, 22 November.

Shortly after 3:10pm yesteday, it was reported that a Citroën C3 car failed to stop as it was travelling along the Doagh Road area of Ballyclare. The vehicle, which is believed to have been involved in reports of theft in North Belfast earlier in the day, failed to stop for police.

Officers deployed stinger devices as the vehicle was travelling along the Ballysillan Park area of North Belfast. The vehicle stopped and a number of items were recovered following the incident.

Inspector Adams said: "One man, aged 37-years-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of theft, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and other related motoring offences. One man, aged 36-years-old was also arrested on suspicion of two counts of theft and Obstructing Police. Both men are currently in police custody at this time.

"Enquiries are continuing, and an investigation is underway. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dash cam footage is asked to call police on 101, and quote reference number 1044 22/11/22. A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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