Mob attacks police in Co Down

Police in Co Down were attacked last night after coming to the assistance of two victims of a hit-and-run accident.

Police in Co Down were attacked last night after coming to the assistance of two victims of a hit-and-run accident.

Around 30 people emerged from the Derrybeg estate in Newry.

Officers were forced to leave the scene after coming under fire from a hail of stones, which smashed the windscreen of their vehicle.

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