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11/04/2005
Police Ombudsman to investigate shooting
The Police Ombudsman has been called in to investigate an incident in which a police officer fired a shot at a car in west Belfast at the weekend.
The incident in question occurred after police found two people who had been beaten up lying at the side of the street, near the Whiterock Road, at about 8am on Sunday.
In a follow-up investigation, two officers said they were hit by a car at Moyard Parade. In response, the police fired a shot at the vehicle.
Detectives are continuing to question two men about the incident which also saw a third man treated in hospital for serious head injuries after he was attacked with an instrument thought to have been a hammer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/GB)
The incident in question occurred after police found two people who had been beaten up lying at the side of the street, near the Whiterock Road, at about 8am on Sunday.
In a follow-up investigation, two officers said they were hit by a car at Moyard Parade. In response, the police fired a shot at the vehicle.
Detectives are continuing to question two men about the incident which also saw a third man treated in hospital for serious head injuries after he was attacked with an instrument thought to have been a hammer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/GB)
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