Three police officers injured in hunt for stolen car in Newry

Three police officers have been injured after being involved in a search involving a stolen car in Newry.

The collision happened on the Mountain Road, south of Newry at around half past nine on Tuesday night.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report, shortly after 7.20pm on Tuesday evening, that a blue Volkswagen Golf had been stolen.

"It was reported that a black Golf, bearing a southern registration plate, had intentionally collided with the blue Golf. When the driver of the blue Golf went to speak with the other driver, a passenger from the black car got out and assaulted the injured party before taking his car.

"Both cars then made off, with the blue Golf being found abandoned at Chancellors Road, Newry, two hours later."

The PSNI continued: “A police vehicle involved in the search for the offenders was on the Mountain Road, south of Newry, when it was rammed by the black Golf at around 9.30pm.

"The Golf left the scene and was found burnt out in the Camlough area at around 11.15pm. The police car was left badly damaged and three officers sustained injuries as a result of the collision."