Two arrested after collision

A police dog and the police helicopter were involved in the capture of two men in the Stewartstown area today (Sunday, November 13).
Police image of vehicle involved in collisionPolice image of vehicle involved in collision
Police image of vehicle involved in collision

Police Officers from C Section were on duty and intercepted an uninsured driver in the Stewartstown area. Two males left this vehicle abandoned following a collision and made off across fields. The Air Support unit and Dog Handling attended the scene to assist.One male was arrested in a nearby field and police tracked the other one to an address in the town.

The second male was arrested in the town for numerous road traffic offences which included;-No driving licence.-No insurance.-Failing to stop, remain and report a road traffic collision.-Drugs offences.-Possession of an offensive weapon. -Aggravated taking and driving away.