Two men have been arrested by police following a road crash in Co Down.
The two-vehicle collision happened on the Belfast Road in Downpatrick at the junction with the Cotterhill Road on Sunday at around 8.10pm.
Police said a man, aged in his sixties, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Two men, aged 25 and 30, have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug, following a road traffic collision in Downpatrick on Sunday evening, 28th April. More here: https://t.co/zMIQGQbDcB pic.twitter.com/VjsFqMxnm1
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Another two men, aged 25 and 30, also sustained minor injuries.
A PSNI spokesperson said that officers “conducted a search of the vehicle at the scene as well as the nearby area, and located a quantity of suspected cannabis”.
”Follow up searches were also carried out at properties in the Downpatrick and Ardglass areas,” he said.
“The 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
“He was later released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.
”Meanwhile, the 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath, dangerous driving, possessing criminal property, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
“He remains in police custody at this time – assisting with enquiries as the investigation continues.”
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed this collision or who may have any dash-cam or mobile footage to contact them on 101.
