Drone crashes into police station in Co. Down

A drone has crashed into a police station in Northern Ireland.

The incident happened in Newcastle, Co. Down after it was spotted in the air above nearby beach.

The PSNI has spoken to the owner of the drone. Photo: P.A. Wireplaceholder image
The PSNI has spoken to the owner of the drone. Photo: P.A. Wire

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The owner of the drone has been identified and spoken to in relation to this incident.

“In this instance there is no evidence to indicate that there was either the deliberate misuse of drone technology, or the negligent, reckless or malicious use of the technology.”

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