Driver arrested as PSNI join Gardai on cross-border pursuit

“This behaviour is completely reckless and were are determined to stop it.”

A driver has been arrested after a cross-border pursuit which began in the Republic of Ireland and ended in Co Armagh.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, May 10, the PSNI were contacted by Gardai about a vehicle which falled to stop for them and made off towards the A1. The driver travelled through Newry and onto the Armagh Road.

Officers from the PSNI’s E Section from Newry and Armagh co-ordinated a “tactical response” and “worked in tandem” to bring the vehicle to a halt.

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The vehicle was signalled to stop by officers from Armagh but failed to do so, resulting in a pursuit. Officers then deployed a stinger, deflating the vehicle’s tyres and bringing it to a stop.

In a statement on social media, the PSNI said the driver was arrested “on suspicion of a number of motoring offences including driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.”

A PSNI spokesperson added: “Some people think they are above the law. This behaviour is completely reckless and were are determined to stop it.

“We will work together with our colleagues in An Garda Siochana, and neighbouring districts, using all our available resources to achieve this.”

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