Two officers injured following a road traffic collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information after two officers were injured following a road traffic collision in the early hours of Friday morning (May 6).
The PSNI said the collision, shortly before 3.45am in the Jonesborough area, could have had “the most serious of consequences for our officers and the public”.
It said the male driver is “still outstanding” and inquiries were underway to establish what occurred.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “The collision occurred in the Molloy Road Lower area of Jonesborough and involved a police vehicle and a van.
“A white Citroen Berlingo was travelling at speed before colliding with the rear of the police car. The driver then made off from the scene. The passenger, a male in his twenties, was detained and has since been released pending further inquiries.
“Two police officers were treated to their injuries at the scene. The police car has also been significantly damaged.”
Supt Haslett added: “This could have had the most serious of consequences for our officers and the public. These were local officers from a local policing team who were carrying out their duties in the early hours of the morning to keep the community of Jonesborough safe.”
He said the force is appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured it on their dashcam, to get in touch.