PSNI arrest two men after car flees at high speed towards border

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of burglary and driving offences in Co Down after they were intercepted near the border.

Police said they were performing an anti-burglary operation today, Thursday 27 August, when they became involved in a pursuit of a black VW Golf on the Gosford Road, Markethill. The vehicle made off towards the border at Newry, travelling at high speed.

placeholder image — Officers from the PSNI Air Support Unit helped track the car which was speeding towards the border.

Officers from the PSNI Air Support Unit and Interceptors Team arrested the suspects with assistance of local police.

The arrests were aided by officers from An Garda Siochana who performed border checkpoints which prevented the suspects from fleeing Northern Ireland.

One man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of burglary and various driving offences including dangerous driving.

Another man man in his 30s was also arrested on suspicion of burglary.

They both remain in police custody, assisting with police enquiries.

Enquiries are continuing, and police appeal to anyone with any information which might assist, to them on tel 101, quoting reference number 931 of 29/08/26.