Update: A man arrested after two officers were injured in Downpatrick has been released on bail
Two police officers have been injured after their vehicle was struck during a chase in Downpatrick, County Down, on Sunday.
The incident took place after 21:30 BST when officers investigating suspected drug use stopped a car on Ardglass Road.Police said the car was reversed towards the officers' vehicle and a man made off. A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit through drink or drugs, assault on police and failing to stop for police. He has since been released on bail.Both were treated in hospital.
Insp Frances McCullough said: "Assaults on our officers are unacceptable, and must not be tolerated as simply being 'part of the job'. "As a result of this incident, the number of police on the ground in the district was reduced and it is important to note the impact this can have on our capacity regarding service delivery."
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