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Nadia Breen

Carnlough incident sees five police officers injured as 'car driven at constable'

A man has been arrested after five PSNI officers were injured in Co Antrim.

Police say 'a car was driven at a constable' who was on foot in Carnlough just before 2am on Tuesday, November 9 when officers were dealing with an unrelated matter at Bridge Street.

The car, a BMW, "then collided with a police vehicle, before reversing into a second police vehicle, which had been positioned to block the BMW in".

PSNI Inspector Bryan added: “The officer on foot sustained injuries to his hand and arm, and has been left shaken. Four officers within the two vehicles also sustained minor injuries, and significant damage was caused to both police vehicles, along with the BMW.

“This was a deliberate act directed at our officers who were on duty, working to keep people safe.

“We have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, driving with excess alcohol and dangerous driving. He remains in custody at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 761 of 09/11/21.

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