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Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
11 drink-driving arrests in Belfast over bank holiday weekend
So far 10 of those arrested have been charged to court. Road Safety Lead for Belfast Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said: 'Worryingly, we are continuing to detect drivers drink/drug driving, which is alarming, as this places so many other road users in danger. "We all share the responsibility to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads. 'That's why we are appealing to drivers to remember the 'Fatal Five' and how to avoid them. Don't drink or take drugs and drive; slow down; don't be careless; always wear your seat belt and never use your mobile phone while driving.' Watch: PSNI launch their Operation Lifesaver Campaign One man was arrested in south Belfast on suspicion of kidnapping and other offences following reports of attempted car theft. Chief Inspector Cunningham said: 'Following a report of an attempted car theft in the University Avenue area shortly before 7.45pm yesterday evening, Monday 5th May, a 19-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit, kidnapping, taking motor vehicle without authority, and using a motor vehicle without insurance. 'He remains in police custody this afternoon, assisting with enquiries. 'In a second report, a 69-year-old man was arrested in the Cumberland Road area of Dundonald shortly after 4.50pm yesterday. 'He has since been charged with driving with excess alcohol in breath, and is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrate Court on 3rd June. 'In a third report, a 32-year-old man was arrested in the Divis Street area of west Belfast shortly after 9.05pm yesterday evening. 'He has been charged with driving with excess alcohol in breath, and is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on 3rd June.' Chief Inspector Cunningham added that a 33-year-old man was arrested in the North Queen Street area of north Belfast shortly before 11:50pm yesterday evening. 'He has been charged with excess alcohol in breath and is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on 7th May,' he said. 'Finally, a 19-year-old man arrested by officers on patrol in Bruce Street area of south Belfast shortly before 1.30am today, Tuesday 6th May, has been charged to court with excess alcohol in breath. 'He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on June 2nd. 'As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.' Chief Inspector Cunningham said that a further six people were also charged to court following reports of drink-driving offences at the weekend. He added: 'I would like my message to be clear; drink driving is a crime, and Police are continuing to be proactive in detecting those people who commit this offence. 'Reducing deaths and serious injury on our roads is a priority for us, and every single person who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, after drinking or taking drugs are putting other road users and themselves at serious risk. "Just one drink can impair decision making. Just one drink can cause a collision. Just one drink could kill.'
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after police cars rammed in west Belfast
A man has been arrested after two police cars were rammed and four officers injured after a pursuit in west Belfast. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers followed the black Audi A4 after it failed to stop for officers in Servia Street at around 02:30 GMT on Saturday. The 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He remains in custody. The officers sustained minor injuries but remained on duty. When the pursuit began the car was seen weaving onto the wrong side of the road, failing to give way at junctions and driving the wrong way around a roundabout, police said. A short time later the vehicle was brought to a stop in the Upper Springfield Road by two police callsigns but the suspect driver reverse rammed one of the police vehicles. An officer was in the process of exiting the stopped police car when it was rammed. The officer was jolted into the doorframe. The driver of the suspect vehicle then crashed into a second police vehicle when attempting to make off again. The two police cars, which were damaged, are currently off the road being repaired. PSNI Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said it was fortunate "we are not dealing with more serious injuries today" "Members of the public could have also been injured during this completely reckless and dangerous incident," he added. Police have appealed for anyone with information or footage to come forward.
