PSNI officer injured in hit and run
A police officer has been injured after he was struck by a car outside Dungannon last night.
Last updated 8th Mar 2017
He was responding to reports of two vehicles being driven dangerously on the Tartlaghan Road in Bush at about 11.30pm.
A silver Lexus hit him on the legs before fleeing the scene along with the other car, which was dark in colour.
Inspector John McKenna said:
"The officer was struck on the legs by a silver Lexus that failed to stop for police and subsequently made off. A second vehicle, dark in colour, also fled the scene.
Thankfully the male officer was not seriously injured however the reckless actions of this driver could have had much more dire consequences. I would appeal to anyone who saw these vehicles in the village or surrounding area last night or on any other occasion to contact police in Dungannon immediately on 101.”
Ulster Unionist MP for the area,Tom Elliott, condemned those behind the incident.
Mr Elliott said:
“All of my thoughts are with the Police officer involved in this incident, and thankfully as I understand it, his injuries are not considered to be serious. I have always said that our police officers are up against a constant struggle, a wall of crime. With resources reduced, I commend them all for maintaining the level of professionalism we come to expect.
“The incident which took place has shocked the entire Bush community. This could have resulted in a much worse situation for the officer and all concerned.
“I would call upon anyone in the area who has information relating to this incident to get in touch with the PSNI on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800555111.”