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PSNI officers injured after van collides with car as driver flees from scene

Police officers have been injured in an incident in South Armagh which left their patrol car badly damaged.

The PSNI says two officers were hurt at around 3.45am on Friday morning when a van collided with their vehicle, before the driver made off from the scene.

An image of the aftermath of the crash, released by the PSNI, shows that the police car sustained significant damage.

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The PSNI says they are appealing for information after the ‘road traffic collision’ in the Jonesborough area.

Newry, Morne 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 traveling 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 20s, was detained and has since been released pending further enquiries.

“Two police officers were treated to their injuries at the scene. The police car has also been significantly damaged.”

Superintendent 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.

“The male driver is still outstanding at this time and our inquiries are underway to establish what occurred and anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured it on their dashcam, is asked to call 101 quoting reference 155 of 06/05/22 .”

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