A man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit across Belfast early yesterday that left several PSNI officers with minor injuries.
The 36-year-old was questioned after a white Volkswagen Passat struck five police cars before being brought to a stop on the Stewartstown Road.
Police said shortly after 5am it was reported that the car was being driven dangerously in the Ardilea Street area of north Belfast.
"Police patrols were alerted and the vehicle was detected travelling along the Oldpark Road just after 5.30am.
"Police signalled for the vehicle to stop but it failed to do so and a pursuit was then authorised by specially trained officers.
"The car travelled through north Belfast before entering the Westlink and then onto the M1 motorway.
"The vehicle left the motorway at the Blacks Road turn-off and collided with a traffic light, before continuing on towards the Stewartstown Road.
"During the pursuit, the car also stuck a street light, which became lodged under the vehicle."
The driver was said to have driven at police police vehicles, damaging them.
"Police officers then positioned their vehicle around the Volkswagen Passat, blocking it in."
