A1 closed during police chase

Three men have been arrested during a police chase which closed the A1 on Saturday.

Author: Sasha WyliePublished 17th Jun 2018

Three men have been arrested during a police chase which closed the A1 on Saturday.

Officers tracked down a car which was seen driving away from a business in the Sprucefield area of Lisburn - where a number of power tools were stolen.

The men tried to run from the police over fields - but were detained a short time later.

An 18 and 21 year old have been arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of an offence weapon in a public place and possession of a controlled class B drug - while a 19 year old was arrested on theft.

All three remain in custody.

Police say the A1 was closed for a short time to keep officers and the public safe.