Two men were injured after a car drove into a Co Down flute band during a parade last night.
Police received a report at around 8.40pm on Friday, September 17, that a black Seat Leon failed to stop for officers and drove into a band parade on Newry Street, Rathfriland.
Two men, one is his 40s and another in his 30s, suffered minor injuries as the vehicle drove off following the incident.
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, said that it was lucky that someone was not killed.
She said: "Absolutely shocking scenes tonight in Rathfriland when a car drove through two bands. Only for the brave actions of some there could have been someone killed.
"Anyone with any information please come forward. I have spoken with the Police and will ensure this is fully investigated. They have asked anyone with video footage to come forward."
Police are now asking anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact them on non-emergency number 101.
Chief Inspector Michael McDonald said: “At around 8:40pm, it was reported that a black Seat Leon failed to stop for police and drove into a band parade in the area. One man in his 40s and one man in his 30s received minor injuries as the vehicle drove off following the incident.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1633 17/09/21. Alternatively, a report can be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
