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03/07/2019
Police Chase After Vehicle Makes Off In Belfast
Police on patrol in north Belfast yesterday, Tuesday 02 July, became involved in a car chase when a vehicle made off from them.
Officers from the Auto Crime Team were on patrol in the Clifton Park area when the incident occurred.
The driver fled the vehicle but was later arrested.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Earlier today the Auto Crime Team were on patrol on Clifton Park Avenue when this vehicle decided to make off from them.
"After a short pursuit the vehicle was abandoned on the Shankill Road with the driver now arrested for a number of driving offences."
(JG/CM)
Officers from the Auto Crime Team were on patrol in the Clifton Park area when the incident occurred.
The driver fled the vehicle but was later arrested.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Earlier today the Auto Crime Team were on patrol on Clifton Park Avenue when this vehicle decided to make off from them.
"After a short pursuit the vehicle was abandoned on the Shankill Road with the driver now arrested for a number of driving offences."
(JG/CM)
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