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26 Mar 2026

44-year-old man arrested in Derry on suspicion of multiple driving offences

The man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, common assault, using a motor vehicle without insurance, no driving licence, failing to stop for police, and a number of other driving related offences

44-year-old man arrested in Derry on suspicion of multiple driving offences

Police in Derry City & Strabane made an arrest yesterday afternoon, Friday, July 4 in relation to road traffic collision involving a suspected drink driver.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "At 3:15pm, officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Slievemore Park area.

"On attendance, the driver of one of the vehicles had made off from the scene. Police pursued the male suspect and subsequently located them in a property a short time later.

"As a result of the incident and a number of checks, a 44-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, common assault, using a motor vehicle without insurance, no driving licence, failing to stop for police, and a number of other driving related offences.

"The vehicle has been seized and the driver remains in custody at this time."

 

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