PSNI officer seriously injured after stolen police car

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A PSNI officer was hit by a stolen police car in Downpatrick; a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

WHO: Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)

WHAT: A PSNI officer was struck by a stolen police car after chasing a suspect; one firearm round was discharged and a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET

WHERE: Downpatrick, County Down

WHY: A suspect fled on foot after a vehicle failed to stop for police, and another man drove a stolen police car directly toward the officer.

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