PSNI arrest 47-year-old man after car drove wrong way along M1 motorway between Lurgan and Moira

By Philip Bradfield
Published 27th May 2025, 13:59 GMT
Updated 27th May 2025, 14:04 GMT

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man after reports of a car driving the wrong way on the M1 motorway.

A PSNI spokesman said they received multiple reports of a car travelling on the wrong side of the carriageway between Lurgan and Moira at approximately 4:20pm on Monday.

"Officers responded and with assistance from the Armed Response Unit, the vehicle was brought to a stop in Belfast,” he said.

"Two people were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

Neil Reid, 43, of Towngate, Leyland, appeared before Preston Crown Court this morning and admitted two counts of rape, two counts of attempted robbery, one of kidnap, one of committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence, and one of threatening another with an article with a blade or point.placeholder image
Neil Reid, 43, of Towngate, Leyland, appeared before Preston Crown Court this morning and admitted two counts of rape, two counts of attempted robbery, one of kidnap, one of committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence, and one of threatening another with an article with a blade or point.

"A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug-related offences and remains in custody at this time."

There were also reports of a car driving against traffic on the M1 between Dungannon and Portadown on Monday, driving in the direction of Portadown.

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