Northern Ireland

Man (28) held after car rams three police vehicles in Larne

The incident happened on Killyglen Road in Larne just before 5pm on Saturday
The incident happened on Killyglen Road in Larne just before 5pm on Saturday The incident happened on Killyglen Road in Larne just before 5pm on Saturday

A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder police officers after a car rammed three police vehicles in Co Antrim.

The incident happened on Killyglen Road in Larne just before 5pm on Saturday.

The PSNI said a masked man also ran off from the scene.

Police were conducting a search at a property in the area at the time of the incident.

One officer was injured but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police appealed for anyone with information to phone them on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.