Man charged in connection with cop injured after being dragged by moving vehicle
The incident happened in Kilkeel, Co Down, last night. (Stock image)
A man has been charged with several offences in connection with an incident that left a police officer injured.
The officer was pulled by a moving vehicle and dragged along the road in Kilkeel, Co Down, on Friday.
He was not seriously injured, but did require hospital treatment.
A 21-year-old has subsequently been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 27th August.
A senior officer said the incident was unacceptable.
Inspector Connolly said that officers were conducting traffic duties on the Mountain Road when the incident took place.
He added: "The officer sustained an arm injury and was unable to continue with his duties.
"He has since attended hospital for treatment."
Inspector Connolly continued: "Our investigation into this matter is ongoing.
"Police officers carry out their job knowing that on any given day they could be faced with difficult and dangerous situations, but it is completely unacceptable that they should be deliberately injured.
'The outcome of the driver's actions could have been much more serious and the public should rest assured that the perpetrator will face the consequences.
"We would appeal to anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1742 of 01/08/25.'
The incident happened in Kilkeel, Co Down, last night. (Stock image)
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