Police are appealing for information after an officer was injured during an alleged incident on Monday.
At around 2am this morning, March 6, a white colour Citreon Berlingo "failed to stop for police" in the Lonsdale Road area of Armagh
A stinger device was subsequently deployed and as the suspect reportedly fled the scene, an officer was struck by the wing mirror of the car. The officer was taken to Craigavon Area Hospital for treatment to injuries which are not life threatening.
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Inspector Gary McCullough said: "At approximately 2am this morning, it was reported that a white colour Citreon Berlingo failed to stop.
"Officers then attended an address in the Keady area to conduct further enquiries. The Berlingo vehicle was located in the area and a stinger device was deployed.
"As the suspect fled the scene, an officer was struck by the wing mirror of the vehicle that was last sighted travelling in the direction of the Keady Road.
“We have subsequently arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of a number of offences including dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He remains in custody at this time assisting with enquiries.
"The officer was taken to Craigavon Area Hospital for treatment to injuries which are not life threatening.
"Our enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area or who may have dashcam footage that can assist us to contact 101 quoting reference number 105 06/03/23."
The police added that a report can also be made using their online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.
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