Two police officers were left badly shaken after their patrol vehicle was rammed in south Armagh.
The officers were responding to an alert a suspicious vehicle was seen in the Chapel View area of Crossmaglen. The incident happened at approximately 3.15pm on Friday.
A black BMW X5 was spotted in a car park. After the officers approached, the patrol car was rammed, causing what police said was extensive bumper damage.
There was a police chase and an attempted to block the vehicle. A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, jumped out of the rear of the car and fled.
The BMW took off. The driver of the car is described as being aged in his 20s, of heavy build, with dark hair and was wearing a dark-coloured top.
“An investigation is now underway and we are also liaising with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána,” a PSN spokesperson said.
“Both officers have been left badly shaken by what happened and have required hospital treatment for their injuries.
“Repairs will need to be carried out to our response vehicle before it can be used again.
“Our officers were working to keep people safe when this reckless act occurred and attacks like these should be wholly condemned.
“We’re appealing to anyone who saw the black BMW X5, or captured dash-cam footage of its movement.”
