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Police Officer Injured in Stolen Car Attack
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A police officer in Downpatrick was critically injured when a stolen patrol car rammed into him during a high-stakes chase. The officer, pursuing a suspect on foot, fired a warning shot—but was still struck by the vehicle. He’s now hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, aided by fellow officers and locals. A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. This chilling incident underscores the daily risks faced by law enforcement—and the terrifying twist that even their own vehicles can become weapons.
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