Police car rammed in Omagh this morning

Two police officers in Omagh have escaped injury after their patrol vehicle was rammed in the early hours of this morning.

Inspector Laird said: “Shortly after 2.10am officers were on routine patrol in the Brookmount Road area of Omagh, when they indicated to a white Audi A4 to stop.

“The vehicle made off at speed and a police pursuit followed. During the pursuit the suspect vehicle rammed the patrol car, causing some damage to it and a wooden gate, before making off from the scene.

“A short time later another police crew on patrol located the vehicle and the two suspects fled from the car.

“The two men, both aged 22, were located nearby and close to a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs, which have been seized for further forensic examination.

“They were both arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and other related offences, and remain in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

“Our investigation is continuing and we are appealing to anyone who saw the white Audi A4, or captured dash-cam footage of its movements, to get in touch with us by calling 101, and quoting reference number 81 05/02/24.”

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/