ATTEMPTED MURDER OF POLICE OFFICER
Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for information in relation to the attempted murder of a Police Officer
ATTEMPTED MURDER OF POLICE OFFICER
Attempted murder of police officer Downpatrick Sunday 31st May 2026
Detectives are appealing for information in relation to the attempted murder of a police officer in Downpatrick on Sunday, 31st May 2026.
The officer was struck by a stolen police vehicle on the Colmcille Road Downpatrick at around 05.30am.
We are appealing for CCTV, doorbell, dash-cam or other footage of the incident – alongside any other information which could assist our investigation.
Contact Information
If you would prefer to speak to someone please contact the incident room on 101 and ask for extension 27163. Please quote reference CCS 00137 of 31/05/2026
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.