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Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Man charged after stolen car collides with taxi and damages police vehicles
Two police vehicles were damaged in the pursuit which began when officers spotted the vehicle on Monday in the Falls Road area of Belfast A 33-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a police pursuit in Belfast. Police in west Belfast charged the man with offences including dangerous driving, driving when unfit through drink or drugs, aggravated vehicle taking causing damage, using a motor vehicle without insurance and having no driving licence. Two police vehicles were damaged in the pursuit which began when officers spotted the vehicle on Monday in the Falls Road area, a day after it was reported stolen. The man is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Wednesday 6 August. As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges are in connection with a pursuit in Belfast on Monday involving a suspected stolen red Citroen C4 car. The suspected stolen car was spotted being driven erratically in the city centre before crashing, according to police. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said District Support Team officers observed that the red Citroen C4 'was being driven erratically and collided with a taxi, which was carrying passengers, near the junction of Royal Avenue and Donegal Street, before making off at speed and being abandoned in the area of Donegal Quay'. Following the man's arrest, Chief Inspector Cunningham said: '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. 'Damage to police vehicles often requires them to be off the road for repairs, and this impacts on service delivery to the public. 'Anyone with information, including dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1914 of 4/8/25.' A police car damaged was damaged in the pursuit News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday, August 5th
Belfast Telegraph
6 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Man charged after stolen car collides with taxi and damages PSNI vehicles
Police in west Belfast charged the man with offences including dangerous driving, driving when unfit through drink or drugs, aggravated vehicle taking causing damage, using a motor vehicle without insurance and having no driving licence. Two police vehicles were damaged in the pursuit which began when officers spotted the vehicle on Monday in the Falls Road area, a day after it was reported stolen. The man is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Wednesday 6 August. As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. News Catch Up - Tuesday 5th August The charges are in connection with a pursuit in Belfast on Monday involving a suspected stolen red Citroen C4 car. The suspected stolen car was spotted being driven erratically in the city centre before crashing, according to police. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said District Support Team officers observed that the red Citroen C4 'was being driven erratically and collided with a taxi, which was carrying passengers, near the junction of Royal Avenue and Donegal Street, before making off at speed and being abandoned in the area of Donegal Quay'. Following the man's arrest, Chief Inspector Cunningham said: '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. 'Damage to police vehicles often requires them to be off the road for repairs, and this impacts on service delivery to the public. 'Anyone with information, including dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1914 of 4/8/25.'
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Man, 30s, arrested after police pursuit of suspected stolen car leaves taxi & two cop cars ‘damaged' in Belfast
'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. 3 Two police cars were damaged in the pursuit of the suspected stolen vehicle Credit: Pacemaker Press 3 The Northern Ireland Police Service is asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward Credit: Getty Images - Getty 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. CAR CRIMINALS 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."
BreakingNews.ie
7 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man arrested after suspected stolen car damages taxi and police vehicles in Belfast
A man has been arrested in west Belfast after a suspected stolen car damaged a taxi and two police vehicles. Officers on patrol in the Falls Road area on Monday saw a red Citroen C4 which they believed had been reported stolen the previous day. Advertisement It collided with a taxi carrying passengers before making off 'at speed' and being abandoned in the Donegal Quay area. A man aged in his 30s has been arrested on a number of offences including dangerous driving and theft of a vehicle. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said no serious injuries were reported. 'The vehicle, a red Citroen C4, was being driven erratically and collided with a taxi, which was carrying passengers, near the junction of Royal Avenue and Donegal Street, before making off at speed and being abandoned in the area of Donegal Quay,' he said. Advertisement '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. 'One man, aged in his 30s, was arrested a short distance away on suspicion of a number of offences including dangerous driving, driving when unfit through drink or drugs, theft of a vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking causing damage, using a motor vehicle without insurance and no driving licence. 'He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries. Advertisement 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. 'Damage to police vehicles often requires them to be off the road for repairs, and this impacts on service delivery to the public.'
Belfast Telegraph
7 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Man (30s) arrested after stolen car collides with taxi and damages PSNI vehicles
A man in his 30s has been arrested in west Belfast after a suspected stolen car was spotted driving erratically in the city centre on Monday before it collided with a taxi. Two police vehicles were also damaged in the pursuit which began when officers spotted the vehicle in the Falls Road area a day after it was reported stolen. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said District Support Team officers observed that the red Citroen C4 'was being driven erratically and collided with a taxi, which was carrying passengers, near the junction of Royal Avenue and Donegal Street, before making off at speed and being abandoned in the area of Donegal Quay'. '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.' One man, aged in his 30s, was arrested a short distance away from where the vehicle was abandoned on suspicion of a number of offences including dangerous driving, driving when unfit through drink or drugs, theft of a vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking causing damage, using a motor vehicle without insurance and no driving licence. He remains in custody and is assisting police with enquiries. Chief Inspector Cunningham continued: 'Our officers dedicate themselves to the communities they serve, often at great risk to themselves. News Catch Up - Tuesday 5th August "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. 'Damage to police vehicles often requires them to be off the road for repairs, and this impacts on service delivery to the public. 'Anyone with information, including dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1914 of 4/8/25.'
