Officers injured after car rammed through fence

Three PSNI officers were injured after a police car was rammed off the road and through a fence in Belfast.

A man has been arrested following the incident at 4.45pm on Sunday on the Ballysillan Road in Belfast.

Chief Inspector Claire Hamilton said: “Officers on patrol detected a silver Ford Focus driving in a suspicious manner.

“The vehicle initially stopped for police, but when officers attempted to speak to the occupant, the vehicle made off in the direction of Hesketh Road.

“The vehicle was later seen in the York Street area of north Belfast, when it collided with a police vehicle, ramming it off the road and through a fence, before the vehicle once again made off.”

The vehicle was located abandoned in the Midland Street area a short time later.

Ms Hamilton said: “Following police inquiries, a man, aged in his 40s, was later arrested on suspicion of offences including driving when unfit through drink or drugs, dangerous driving, theft of a vehicle, using a motor vehicle without insurance, assault on police and disorderly behaviour.

“He remains in custody, assisting with inquiries.

“As a result of the collision, three officers involved have been injured and were unable to continue on duty.

“Thankfully, their injuries are not believed to be serious at this time and they have my full support as they recover.

“The vehicle is also damaged and has been taken off the road.”

The officer said the actions of the driver were “totally unacceptable” and said members of the public could have been injured.

She added: “Our investigation is continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who might have any information which could help us, including dashcam or other footage, to contact us on 101, and quote reference number 969 of 23/11/25.”