Car being driven dangerously recovered by police in Derry

The PSNI are to carry out forensic tests to identify the driver of car who failed to stop after driving a car dangerously through a Derry estate.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 13th Apr 2020, 08:02 BST
The car which was found abandoned on Sunday.The car which was found abandoned on Sunday.
The car which was found abandoned on Sunday.

Police have praised residents in Galliagh for helping them recover the car and prevent the culprits from putting even more people in danger.

Speaking on Sunday night, a PSNI spokesperson said: “This afternoon we received a number of reports from concerned members of the public in relation to a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner in the Galliagh area.

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“Within a few minutes crews from LPT3, Ballyarnett NPT and Foyleside & Moor NPT were in the area and the vehicle was sighted by our crews. The vehicle failed to stop and made off in a dangerous manner to avoid Police.

“A short time later again with the help of alert members of the public, the vehicle was located close by unattended. The vehicle has now been seized by ourselves and will be subject to forensic tests to identify the driver. We want to say thank you to the members of the public who alerted us to this vehicle and assisted us in locating it before it could cause serious harm to members of our community.

“We would appeal for anyone who can assist us in identifying the driver to contact us on 101 quoting CW2075 of 12/04/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”