Londonderry: Police appeal after car repeatedly rams police vehicle and hits pedestrian

Police are appealing for information about a blue BMW which drove off after ramming a police car twice and hitting a pedestrian in Londonderry on Tuesday morning.

It happened around 11.25 in the Creevagh Heights area of Derry.

As enquiries continue, Inspector Gahan from the Foyleside and Moor Neighbourhood Team is appealing to anyone with information about who owns the vehicle, or who can assist in identifying the driver to get in touch:

"This was an appalling incident in which the offending vehicle was used as a weapon against our officers.

"This was a frightening and distressing experience for our colleagues, both of whom have been left badly shaken and, as a precaution, they will not be continuing with their shifts today.

"It’s completely unacceptable they were targeted in this way.

"The police vehicle sustained damage and will be off the road for repairs, which impacts on the local community.

"As enquiries continue, I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have information on the whereabouts of the driver or the vehicle, which is likely to have sustained damage, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 518 of 04/03/25."

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