Man, 30s, arrested after police pursuit of suspected stolen car leaves taxi & two cop cars ‘damaged' in Belfast

The Irish Sun

4 days ago

'Damage was, however, caused to the vehicles involved in the collision, along with two police vehicles'
CAR CHASE Man, 30s, arrested after police pursuit of suspected stolen car leaves taxi & two cop cars 'damaged' in Belfast
A MAN has been arrested after a police pursuit with a suspected stolen vehicle left two cop cars and a taxi damaged.
Officers on patrol in West Belfast last night observed the car, which they believed had been reported stolen.
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Two police cars were damaged in the pursuit of the suspected stolen vehicle
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The Northern Ireland Police Service is asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward
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The vehicle, a red Citroen C4, was being driven erratically and had collided with a taxi before being abandoned in the Donegal Quay area.
A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested a short distance away on suspicion of several offences, including dangerous driving, theft of a vehicle and using a motor vehicle without insurance or a licence.
Reporting on the incident, Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said: "Our enquiries remain ongoing, but thankfully, there have been no reports of any serious injuries at this time.
"Damage was, however, caused to the vehicles involved in the collision, along with two police vehicles."
He added: "Our officers dedicate themselves to the communities they serve, often at great risk to themselves.
"While any injury to our officers or members of the public is completely unacceptable, thankfully, on this occasion, we are not dealing with more serious consequences as a result of this reckless behaviour."
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the police.
This news comes following another arrest in West Belfast yesterday, following a stop and search of a vehicle.
Shortly after 8pm, officers on patrol in the Stewartstown Road area observed a vehicle being driven erratically before the driver was seen throwing an item out of the window.
The driver initially failed to stop for police but later stopped around the Laurelbank area.
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Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said: "The man, aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply,
"Being an unaccompanied L driver, no L plates, using a motor vehicle without insurance, taking a motor vehicle without authority, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He remains in custody at this time."