Man arrested after car driven towards police in County Tyrone

A 28-year old man has been arrested after a car was driven towards police officers in County Tyrone.

It happened in Fintona shortly before nine o'clock on Saturday night.

The car left the scene but was located a short distance away at the Tattymoyle Road.

A man matching the description of the driver was spotted hiding in a hedge.

The man, aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including attempting to cause grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving with excess alcohol in breath and no driving licence.

A 29 year old woman was arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of assault on police and resisting police and a report will be forwarded to the Public Prosecution Service in due course.