Three PSNI officers injured after car repeatedly rammed

Three PSNI officers were injured in a dangerous incident in Derry last night involving a driver who repeatedly rammed a police patrol car and collided with two other vehicles. The incident occurred around 10pm as officers on patrol approached the Skeoge Link area of the city and spotted a red Mercedes C220 that was diffing at a roundabout.

Recognising the car as one that had previously failed to stop for the officers, they activated their emergency lights and attempted to arrest the driver. However, the Mercedes accelerated towards the stationary police car, ramming it head-on. The officers tried to remove the driver, but he continued to ram the police vehicle multiple times.

In the process, the Mercedes also reversed into a third vehicle belonging to a member of the public. The driver then drove recklessly towards one of the officers before making off on the wrong side of the carriageway towards the Buncrana Road, colliding with another vehicle before exiting the roundabout. Three police officers were injured and required hospital treatment, while a police vehicle and two private vehicles were also damaged.

The PSNI spokesperson described the behavior as incredibly reckless and dangerous. Police are urging witnesses and any information, including dash-cam, CCTV, or other footage, to come forward and contact the police using the witness appeal form on their website or call 101. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.