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A police officer has been injured after he was “dragged by a moving car for several metres” during an incident in Co Down.
It came as police carried out traffic duties on the Mountain Road in Kilkeel on Friday night.
A police spokesperson said at about 10.15pm they had cause to stop a silver Mitsubishi Shogun.
“As an officer was leaning into the vehicle, he detected a strong smell which he suspected was cannabis,” they said.
We’re appealing for information after one of our officers sustained an injury in Kilkeel last night, Friday 1st August. A stopped vehicle made off, dragging the officer with it. The consequences could have been much more serious. Full details are here: https://t.co/DmKyk00wkH pic.twitter.com/B3wTfU7uGO
— Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) August 2, 2025
“When he asked the driver about this, the driver made off at speed, dragging the officer for several metres before he could free himself.
“The officer sustained an arm injury and was unable to continue with his duties. He has since attended hospital for treatment.”
Police said an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
“Police officers carry out their job knowing that on any given day they could be faced with difficult and dangerous situations, but it is completely unacceptable that they should be deliberately injured,” they said.
“The outcome of the driver’s actions could have been much more serious and the public should rest assured that the perpetrator will face the consequences.
“We would appeal to anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1742 of August 1 2025.”
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