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Irish Times
18-05-2025
- Irish Times
PSNI arrest man for attempted murder after car rams drinkers
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were seriously injured when a car hit drinkers outside a Co Down bar on Saturday night. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) detective inspector Oonagh Ryan said the collision was reported shortly after 11pm at Main Street in Millisle village, a seaside resort on the Ards Peninsula. A festival had taken place in the village earlier in the day. 'It was reported that the vehicle involved, turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene,' Ms Ryan said. The PSNI and ambulance service attended the scene. READ MORE Two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious, said Ms Ryan. The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle. One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, she said. He is currently in police custody.' The street was closed for a period on Sunday. Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam, doorbell or other footage of the incident to come forward.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Two rushed to hospital with ‘serious' injuries after car ploughs into pedestrians on busy Co Down street as man arrested
CAR CRASH Two rushed to hospital with 'serious' injuries after car ploughs into pedestrians on busy Co Down street as man arrested Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO people have been rushed to hospital in serious condition after a car drove into a crowd on a busy Down street. Cops in Millisle, Co Down have arrested a man after he drove his car into pedestrians last night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The PSNI received a report at around 11pm that a car had collided with a number of people outside a licensed premises on Main Street. It was reported that the driver had then turned around and drove off from the scene following the incident. Officers rushed to the scene, with two people being rushed to hospital. Their injuries are being described as serious. Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: 'We received a report at around 11.05pm, that a vehicle had collided with a number of pedestrians outside licensed premises on Main Street, Millisle. 'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. 'Officers, along with colleagues from NIAS attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious." The car was later discovered outside Walkers Lane. A man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences. He is currently being detained in police custody. Ryan continued: "The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle. One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody." "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference CW 1805 of 17/05/25." Drivers are now advised that Main Street, Millisle is currently closed. The PSNI ask that motorists seek alternate routes for your journey. A report can be made using the online reporting form via Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at DERRY CRASH Separately, cops in Derry are appealing for information following a crash yesterday. Inspector Irwin said: "Police were on patrol in the Glengalliagh Road area around 10.05pm, when they observed a white vehicle driving erratically from the Leafair Park area, in the direction of Ballyarnett roundabout. "The vehicle, a white Toyota Altezza, appeared to make off from the marked police vehicle and was observed driving at speed in the direction of Racecourse Road, where it was involved in a head-on collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra. "The driver of the Toyota and the driver and two passengers of the Vauxhall Astra were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be serious at this time. "Our enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances surrounding the collision and anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this, or who may have dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1695 of 17/5/25. "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Two rushed to hospital with ‘serious' injuries after car ploughs into pedestrians on busy Co Down street as man arrested
TWO people have been rushed to hospital in serious condition after a car drove into a crowd on a busy Down street. Cops in Millisle, Co Down have arrested a man after he drove his car into pedestrians last night. The PSNI received a report at around 11pm that a car had collided with a number of people outside a licensed premises on Main Street. It was reported that the driver had then turned around and drove off from the scene following the incident. Officers rushed to the scene, with two people being rushed to hospital. Their injuries are being described as serious. Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: 'We received a report at around 11.05pm, that a vehicle had collided with a number of pedestrians outside licensed premises on Main Street, Millisle. 'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. 'Officers, along with colleagues from NIAS attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious." The car was later discovered outside Walkers Lane. A man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences. He is currently being detained in police custody. Ryan continued: "The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle. One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody." "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference CW 1805 of 17/05/25." Drivers are now advised that Main Street, Millisle is currently closed. The PSNI ask that motorists seek alternate routes for your journey. A report can be made using the online reporting form via Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at DERRY CRASH Separately, cops in Derry are appealing for information following a crash yesterday. Inspector Irwin said: "Police were on patrol in the Glengalliagh Road area around 10.05pm, when they observed a white vehicle driving erratically from the Leafair Park area, in the direction of Ballyarnett roundabout. "The vehicle, a white Toyota Altezza, appeared to make off from the marked police vehicle and was observed driving at speed in the direction of Racecourse Road, where it was involved in a head-on collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra. "The driver of the Toyota and the driver and two passengers of the Vauxhall Astra were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be serious at this time. "Our enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances surrounding the collision and anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this, or who may have dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1695 of 17/5/25. "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at 1
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Attempted murder arrest after car collides with pedestrians
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a number of pedestrians in County Down. The incident happened shortly after 23:00 BST on Saturday, outside a licensed premises on Main Street in Millisle. Police, alongside ambulance services, attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene, police said. The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle, and a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The man was also arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences and he remains in custody, police have said. Motorists are advised that Main Street is currently closed and they should seek alternate routes. Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said enquiries are at an early stage. "We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives," she added.
BreakingNews.ie
18-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after vehicle hits pedestrians
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit a number of pedestrians in Co Down. The incident happened in Millisle on Saturday. Advertisement Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. 'We received a report at around 11.05pm, that a vehicle had collided with a number of pedestrians outside licensed premises on Main Street, Millisle,' she said. 'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. 'Officers, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious.' Advertisement She said the vehicle was found a short time later outside Walkers Lane. 'One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody,' she added. 'Our inquiries are at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference CW 1805 of 17/05/25.'
