Man arrested after vehicle ‘rams’ into bank building in Derry

Rebecca Black, PA

A man has been arrested after a vehicle “rammed” into the front of a bank building in Derry.

The incident took place in the Culmore Road area of Derry on Monday night and resulted in what police termed “significant damage” to a bank building.

A police spokesperson said a 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences, including criminal damage and dangerous driving.

“Shortly after 11.40pm, officers responded to a report that a red-coloured vehicle had ‘rammed’ the front of a bank on Culmore Road several times before making off from the scene and then returning,” they said.

“The male driver was subsequently arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath, dangerous driving, criminal damage, and attempted theft.

“When inside the police vehicle, the man was verbally abusive to officers, and kicked the headrests of the car.

“He was further arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour and attempted criminal damage and remains in custody at this time, assisting police with inquiries.”

Police have appealed for any witnesses, including drivers, who were in the area at around 11.40pm or shortly before it, and captured footage of what happened to contact officers on 101.