West Belfast: Man charged after three police officers injured

Two police officers were unable to continue their duties following the incident

A 38-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences after three police officers were injured in west Belfast on Thursday.

Officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle on the Falls Road, police said.

The driver tried to avoid police by mounting a footpath and the car then struck an officer, causing injuries to his arm.

Police said the driver later reversed into the patrol car multiple times, injuring two officers.

That happened at Cluain Mor Close.

Two officers were unable to continue their duties following the incident, but none of the three were seriously hurt.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with a number of driving offences as well as criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday.