Police helicopter chase ends in Pinebank

A police chase which began in Banbridge last night, and involved a PSNI helicopter, ended in Craigavon - and with a man being arrested.
Police arrested a 23-year-old man after a laser was shone at a PSNI helicopterPolice arrested a 23-year-old man after a laser was shone at a PSNI helicopter
Police arrested a 23-year-old man after a laser was shone at a PSNI helicopter

Officers on patrol in Banbridge noticed men acting suspiciously in a vehicle and signalled for it to stop, which it failed to do.

A pursuit ensued, assisted by the police helicopter, and the vehicle was eventually stopped in Pinebank.

A spokesperson said one man was arrested for various motoring offences and is now in custody.

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