Three officers were injured after a police car was rammed in Co Armagh.
Two of the officers were unable to continue to work their shift following the incident in the Tullyneill Road area of Newtownhamilton on Friday evening.
It came as the PSNI were alerted that a man, who made off from An Garda Siochána officers in Co Monaghan, had crossed the border into the north.
A man has been charged after a police car was rammed in Newtownhamilton. pic.twitter.com/QoGSlfo2q9
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It is understood that as PSNI officers stopped the vehicle, their patrol car was rammed.
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A 21-year-old man was arrested, and has been charged with a number of offences including failing to stop for police, driving with excess alcohol, dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon.
He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.
