Two men have been arrested after a car crashed into a house in Downpatrick.
The incident happened in the Colmcille Road area of the Co Down town on Tuesday evening. An 18-year-old male and a man aged in his 40s were arrested and remained in police custody on Wednesday morning.
The incident was reported to emergency services at approximately 5.50pm, and both the PSNI and NIFRS attended the scene.
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In a statement issued by the PSNI on Wednesday morning, confirming the two arrests, a police spokesperson told Belfast Live: "Following a report that a car had crashed into a house on the Colmcille Road area of Downpatrick on Tuesday 25th March, an 18-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, and criminal damage."
The spokesperson continued: "A man aged in his 40s was also arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, and criminal damage.
"Both remain in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries."
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters were called to reports of a car that collided with a terraced house on Colmcille Road, Downpatrick. Firefighters inspected the building and confirmed there was no risk of collapse. The scene was left with the PSNI and the incident was dealt with by 6:40pm."
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