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09/09/2024
Man Arrested After Knocking Police Officer Off Bicycle
A 50-yea-old man has been arrested after the car he was driving struck a police officer on a bicycle while on duty in east Belfast.
At around 3pm on Sunday, 08 September, the driver of a Renault Clio collided with one of the bicycle-mounted officers patrolling the Belmont Road area on the cycle lane. The officer was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
The driver failed a scene breath test and fitness test. During arrest, he struck out at another officer. He was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs, careless driving causing grievous bodily injury, assault on police and resisting police.
Following questioning, he was released on police bail to allow for key enquiries to be completed.
Sergeant Gary Jackson said: "My thoughts are with our colleague who has our full support as he recovers from this injury. As part of our enquiries, we are appealing for information and would appreciate anyone who was in the Belmont Road and Belmont Avenue areas at this time and witnessed this collision, or who would have dash-cam or doorbell footage, to call us on 101."
You can also report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk
At around 3pm on Sunday, 08 September, the driver of a Renault Clio collided with one of the bicycle-mounted officers patrolling the Belmont Road area on the cycle lane. The officer was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
The driver failed a scene breath test and fitness test. During arrest, he struck out at another officer. He was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs, careless driving causing grievous bodily injury, assault on police and resisting police.
Sergeant Gary Jackson said: "My thoughts are with our colleague who has our full support as he recovers from this injury. As part of our enquiries, we are appealing for information and would appreciate anyone who was in the Belmont Road and Belmont Avenue areas at this time and witnessed this collision, or who would have dash-cam or doorbell footage, to call us on 101."
You can also report online at 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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