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17/10/2024
Officers Injured In Ramming Incident
Two police officers have sustained injuries after their vehicle was deliberately rammed in the Dungannon area.
The incident occurred just after 1am on Thursday, 17 October, when officers on patrol noticed a vehicle being driven erratically. When they signalled for the vehicle, a silver Ford C Max, to stop on Millix Road, Ballygawley, the driver performed a dangerous manoeuvre and fled.
Police located the vehicle on Upper Cranlone Road and attempted to stop it. However, the driver reversed at high speed and then drove forward on the wrong side of the road, ramming into the police vehicle.
Despite being injured, the two officers were able to arrest the driver, a 49-year-old man, on charges including dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mid Ulster District Commander Superintendent Daniel McPhillips said: "Our officers were out working hard in the early hours of the morning to keep their local community safe when this utterly reckless and deliberate act occurred. The actions of the suspect must be condemned in the strongest possible terms, and stand in stark contrast to the dedicated actions of the two officers.
"Despite suffering injuries both officers continued on duty, arresting the suspect and taking him into custody. They are seeking medical attention for their injuries today but both hope to be back on shift as soon as possible. Their commitment to this community is second to none and exemplifies the dedication of the officers who serve the people of Mid Ulster.
"The police vehicle sustained frontal damage and will now be off the road for repairs, which obviously impacts on the local community.
"I would ask anyone who may have captured any relevant dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist us in this case, to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 50 17/10/24."
Information can also be submitted via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
The incident occurred just after 1am on Thursday, 17 October, when officers on patrol noticed a vehicle being driven erratically. When they signalled for the vehicle, a silver Ford C Max, to stop on Millix Road, Ballygawley, the driver performed a dangerous manoeuvre and fled.
Police located the vehicle on Upper Cranlone Road and attempted to stop it. However, the driver reversed at high speed and then drove forward on the wrong side of the road, ramming into the police vehicle.
Despite being injured, the two officers were able to arrest the driver, a 49-year-old man, on charges including dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
"Despite suffering injuries both officers continued on duty, arresting the suspect and taking him into custody. They are seeking medical attention for their injuries today but both hope to be back on shift as soon as possible. Their commitment to this community is second to none and exemplifies the dedication of the officers who serve the people of Mid Ulster.
"The police vehicle sustained frontal damage and will now be off the road for repairs, which obviously impacts on the local community.
"I would ask anyone who may have captured any relevant dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist us in this case, to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 50 17/10/24."
Information can also be submitted via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
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