Detectives investigating an incident in which an officer sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a stolen police vehicle have charged a man to court and made two further arrests.
The man, aged 27, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle with no insurance.
He is due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 1st June.
He has been bailed to allow for further enquiries in respect of driving whilst unfit, and aggravated vehicle taking causing injury and released unconditionally in respect of attempted murder and a number of driving related offences.
As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Meanwhile, a man aged 36 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and aggravated vehicle taking causing injury. A woman aged 27 has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
Both remain in custody at this time while enquiries continue.
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