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Police Officer Shot During Stolen Car Chase
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Two more arrests follow a shocking incident in Downpatrick where a police officer was injured and fired his weapon after being struck by a stolen police car driven directly at him. A 36-year-old man faces attempted murder and aggravated vehicle taking, while a 27-year-old woman is charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop. Earlier, Kieran Turley, also 27, appeared in court charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and no insurance — initially questioned for attempted murder but released without that charge. Turley was found hiding nearby with the car keys after officers discovered the erratic vehicle and a bottle was thrown at them. Bail was denied, with his next court date set for June 25. The Police Ombudsman’s Office is investigating, reviewing video footage, while political leaders strongly condemn the attack, calling violence against police unacceptable and highlighting the extreme danger officers face daily.
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