Police officers have escaped injury after apprehending the driver of a car in Derry when it collided with another vehicle.
One man has been arrested on suspicion of offences including dangerous driving following the incident in the city’s William Street area on Monday.
A police patrol had attempted to stop a grey Vauxhall Corsa shortly before 9.30am.
The car, which was carrying a male passenger, is reported to have attempted to make off before colliding with another vehicle and causing damage.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “As it appeared to reverse towards police, an officer was able to intervene and apprehend the male driver, aged 31 years old, who was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and using a motor vehicle without insurance.”
Following a roadside test, the man was further arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit through drink or drugs. He was also arrested, following a search, on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug.
He remained in custody on Monday.
“This was a busy time in the area and it’s fortunate there were no injuries reported as a result of this incident,” the spokesperson added.
”As we continue with our enquiries, I’d encourage anyone who was in the area and may have footage of what happened to call us on 101, quoting reference 306 of 14/01/25, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
