Two men aged 26 and 24 years old man have been arrested following a police pursuit which began in the Springmount Road area of Ballymena this morning (Sunday 26th April).
Sergeant Hughes said: “Shortly after 11:30am, it was reported that a grey Audi A4 car failed to stop for police in the area which resulted in the vehicle being pursued by specially trained officers. During this time, the police car was rammed a number of times by the vehicle before making off from the scene. Two officers in the car received minor injuries as a result of the incident.
“The car was later found alight in the Carrowcrin Road area of Armoy shortly before 11:45am. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire.”
“Both men were arrested a short time later on suspicion of various driving offences and are both currently assisting police with their enquiries.
“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who captured footage should contact police on 101, quoting reference 730 26/04/20”
