Woman arrested as PSNI continue probe into Magherafelt incidents

Police say they are investigating two incidents in Magherafelt following the closure of a stretch of Castledawson Road for several hours on Sunday.
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Inspector Finlay said: "At around 5:30am today (Sunday), police received a report of an abandoned vehicle, close to the roundabout on Castledawson Road.

"It was reported the vehicle had its doors open and it appeared to have collided with a fence. Police subsequently arrested a woman, aged 33 years old, on suspicion of driving offences. The woman remains in custody at this time, assisting with our enquiries.

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"At around 7:40am today, police received a report in relation to an injured male on the A31 Magherafelt Bypass. The man, aged in his twenties, was taken to hospital."

Police investigating two incidents in Magherafelt.Police investigating two incidents in Magherafelt.
Police investigating two incidents in Magherafelt.

"The Castledawson Road was closed for a time as police dealt with both incidents, however, the road has since reopened and enquiries are ongoing.

"There are no further details at this time."

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