Man arrested for multiple driving offences in Carnlough

By Q Radio news

A 41-year-old man has been charged with a range of driving offences after five police officers were injured in an incident in Carnlough yesterday.

Officers had been dealing with an unrelated matter in the Bridge Street area of Carnlough just before 2 am on Tuesday morning when a car was driven at a constable who was on foot.

The BMW then collided with a police vehicle, before reversing into a second police vehicle, which had been positioned to block the BMW in.

The constable who was on foot sustained injuries to his hand and arm and was left shaken.

PSNI: Police have charged a 41-year-old man with dangerous driving, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and driving with excess alcohol following an incident in Carnlough on Tuesday, 9th November.

He is due to appear before Antrim Magistrates' Court on 2nd December 2021.

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The four officers in the two vehicles suffered minor injuries while significant damage was caused to both police vehicles, along with the BMW.

The accused has been charged with dangerous driving, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and driving with excess alcohol.

He is due to appear before Antrim Magistrates’ Court on December 2.

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