Two arrested after police in Derry deploy stinger on stolen car

Police in Derry have made two arrests after a series of vehicle thefts in the city during the early hours of Sunday morning (October 18).

Police received reports of the thefts of three cars from outside houses in the Woodbrook, Parklands and Victoria Gate areas.

One of the cars, a Renault Arkana, was later located in the Bridgend area of Donegal by An Garda Síochána.

A number of police resources were tasked to the area including officers from our Armed Response Unit, District Support Team and Dog Section.

Officers then observed a second of the stolen vehicles, a black Mercedes, and following a pursuit by trained officers, the car was successfully, and safely, brought to a stop by a stinger device. The third vehicle, a white Kia Sorrento, continued towards the border before three occupants fled from the car. Both vehicles were recovered.

Police remained in the area to conduct searches and arrested two of the suspects a short time later.

One 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of driving-related offences, including dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, taking a motor vehicle without authority and driving when unfit through drink or drugs.

Another 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and taking a motor vehicle without authority.

Both men remain in police custody at this time as enquiries continue. This is a great example of successful partnership with our An Garda Síochána colleagues, as we work together every day in the border area to bring criminals to justice.

We would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation or who has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 479 18/10/26.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/