Damaged caused to the vehicle
Damaged caused to the vehicle
Damaged caused to the vehicle
A police vehicle has been rendered “unfit for use” after it was attacked by a crowd during an incident in Co Down.
A gang of up to 35 masked men had been attacking a house in the Carn Gardens area of Kilkeel at midnight on Monday when police were called to the incident.
Damaged caused to the vehicle
Windows were smashed with damage was caused to the exterior of the property.
The masked mob also threw items at the house before starting a fire in the front garden.
Damaged caused to the vehicle
News Catch Up – Monday 22nd September
They then attacked the police vehicle slashing two tyres, throwing paint over it and causing “significant damage”.
“The police vehicle is now off the road and will be unavailable for use by local officers to respond to reports from the public for a period of time whilst repairs are carried out,” Chief Inspector Adam Ruston said.
“I cannot emphasise enough the foolhardiness of attacking and damaging police vehicles which are needed in order for us to be able to respond to emergencies of all kinds in the local community.
Damaged caused to the vehicle
“And to those involved in attacking the house and the police car, whatever your motivation your actions are unlawful and we are investigating.
“Body worn video has been captured, and will be examined along with all available CCTV and other recorded footage.
“I would urge those in the community involved in this morning’s events to examine their actions and realise that taking the law into your own hands is not how we do things in civilised society, nor is attacking the police who are simply doing their job serving the community.”