M1 motorway car chase: Man arrested after PSNI pursue stolen vehicle
A man has been arrested after a stolen car was chased by police along the M1 motorway in the early hours of Friday.
Three officers are reported to have been injured during the pursuit, which later resulted in a man being arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences in relation to the theft of a vehicle from the Lurgan area.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “At approximately 1.15am on Friday, October 5, it was reported that a car had been stolen from outside a house in the Glenfield Road area of the town.
"The vehicle was later observed by police officers on the hard shoulder of the M1 Belfast-bound, and they pursued it until the Broadway roundabout.
"The vehicle was later seen by police at Great Victoria Street, where failed to stop after being signalled to do so. It then collided with an Armed Response Vehicle. All three officers travelling in the police vehicle sustained injuries which were thankfully not serious.
"A short time later, the suspect was located in the Blacks Road, where he was subsequently arrested on offences including aggravated vehicle taking causing damage to the vehicle, using a motor vehicle without insurance, driving with excess alcohol in breath, failing to stop for police, and dangerous driving. “He remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.”
Police are appealing to anyone who has any information, or any dashcam or mobile phone footage which might assist with their investigation to come forward. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 58 of 04/10/24.