Police say it's lucky they weren't dealing with multiple fatalities after a 14-year-old crashed the car he was driving into a field while trying to evade officers.
Shortly after 3am this morning, October 30, police from Magherafelt said they were on anti-burglary patrols in the Bellaghy area when they spotted a 'MINI on the move' with 'persons front and back'.
After officers attempted to stop the vehicle they said it 'attempted to make off, crashing into a field' on Mullaghboy Road.
The driver, who was 14, and several others of a similar age all bailed from the car scattering in different directions.
A PSNI Magherafelt spokesperson posted on Facebook: "Shortly after 0300 this morning we're on anti burglary patrols in Bellaghy when we spot this MINI on the move. Persons front and back.
"When we tried to stop the vehicle it attempted to make off, crashing into a field. The 'driver' clearly having no idea how to handle the car.
"Occupants all bailed from the car scattering in different directions.
"Additional crews and dog call signs were brought in meaning those who had been in the car were soon rounded up in neighbouring fields and hedges.
"The driver turned out to be a 14-year-old with the rest in the car of a similar age."
The spokesperson continued: "Think about that for a second, a 14-year-old ripping about the roads with his mates packed into the car at 3 AM - and there are still a small number who complain we're too hard on ropey cars and drivers in this district.
"Really is a case of WISE UP! Thankfully we aren't dealing with multiple fatalities this morning."
A PSNI spokesperson confirmed to Belfast Live that enquiries into the incident are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
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