Nine hurt in Belfast car chase

Nine people were injured today following a police car pursuit in west Belfast.

Two men aged 21 and 27 were arrested after a red Nissan collided with a taxi on the Andersonstown Road. They were being chased by police this morning after failing to stop.

None of the injuries were life threatening but some suffered fractures and cuts and bruising.

Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has been informed.