Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officer hit by car in Londonderry

He has been arrested on suspicion of several offences including attempted murder, assault on police, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

Author: James GouldPublished 4th May 2022
Last updated 4th May 2022

A man has been arrested after a police officer was injured when he was carried for up to 30m on the bonnet of a car in Derry on Monday.

A second officer was also hurt after he was struck by the vehicle on Skeoge Link Road.

The man, 28, has been detained on suspicion of attempted murder, assault on police and dangerous driving.

He is also accused of driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

One of the officers sustained injuries to his hand, elbow and hip.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses and anyone who captured the incident on their dash cam, or mobile phone to get in touch. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 692 of 02/05/22. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org