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Two men have been arrested following an incident which left three police officers injured in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 5 January.
District Commander for Newry, Mourne & Down Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At approximately 1.40am, officers stopped a vehicle that was driving erratically in the Flagstaff Road area of Cloughoge.
“The vehicle stopped briefly however then proceeded to repeatedly ram two police patrol vehicles causing injuries to three police officers, one of whom required treatment in hospital.
“Two men were arrested at the scene.
“A 32 year old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including driving with excess alcohol and driving whilst disqualified.
“A 30 year old man was also arrested on a number of offences including causing danger to road users and possession of class B and class C controlled substance.
“Both remain in police custody at this time.
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