A female police officer sustained injuries after being struck and dragged by a vehicle on Lisburn Road, Belfast. The driver, found to be over four times the legal alcohol limit, has been arrested and charged with several offences.
A female officer from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has suffered injuries to her arms and ribs following a serious incident in the Lisburn Road area of Belfast.
The officer was part of a public order policing operation on Wednesday night when a vehicle struck her and dragged her along the road. Road Policing officers from various departments immediately responded to the scene.
The vehicle was quickly intercepted, and the driver was arrested at the scene. He now faces multiple charges, including:
In custody, the driver provided an evidential breath sample which revealed his blood alcohol level was more than four times the legal limit.
He has since been charged and is due to appear in court.
The injured officer is currently recovering from arm and rib injuries sustained during the incident. PSNI have not released her identity, but colleagues have praised her quick thinking and professionalism in such a dangerous situation.
This incident serves as another stark reminder of the dangers posed by drink driving on Northern Ireland’s roads.
Police have renewed calls for the public to never get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, highlighting the devastating consequences for victims, officers, and the wider community.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the PSNI on 101 or submit information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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