Two law enforcement officials assaulted whereas responding to alleged Scrambler bike offenses in Belfast

Two law enforcement officials have been assaulted and injured whereas responding to studies of Scrambler bikes being pushed on west Belfast roads.

A police automotive was additionally broken in the course of the incident within the space of ​​Glasvey Drive, Twinbrook, on Christmas Day morning.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of street site visitors offences.

Police acquired a number of studies of jammers driving within the space of ​​Bell Steele Street, Glenbawn and Stewartstown Street round 11am on Wednesday.

A PSNI spokesperson stated: “Officers attended and have been surrounded by a big group of individuals within the Glasvey Drive space, who assaulted two of our officers.

“One of many law enforcement officials had a glass bottle thrown at him, slicing his hand. A second police officer was kicked a number of occasions. A police automotive was additionally broken within the incident.

The 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offenses together with harmful driving and utilizing a bike with out sporting a crash helmet.

He was launched on police bail to permit additional investigations.

The PSNI spokesperson continued: “We’re fortunate to not be confronted with a way more severe incident.

“Our officers work tirelessly to guard our communities and don’t need to be attacked merely for doing their job.

“We urge the general public to consider their use of jammers and educate themselves on the authorized features surrounding their use.

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“Scramblers usually don’t adjust to building and use laws and automobile requirements and are subsequently restricted to off-road use solely.”

The PSNI stated an investigation had been launched to determine the suspects.

Officers requested anybody who might help determine individuals who have been within the space on the time, or who has dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact them.