Car used in attempted murder of PSNI officers was stolen from Meath

The PSNI says a car used in the attempted murder of police officers in Belfast this week had been stolen from County Meath.

Car used in attempted murder of PSNI officers was stolen from Meath

The PSNI says a car used in the attempted murder of police officers in Belfast this week had been stolen from County Meath.

On Thursday evening a gunman opened fire on two police officers, their vehicle was struck eight times, but both escaped injury.

A black BMW 3 series was used in the incident and at the time had false number plates of 05 C 24774 on it.

However, it is now known the car was stolen from Ashbourne on September 7 and its real registration is 05 LH 5364.

The vehicle has since been located and detectives investigating the incident are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

Gardaí are liasing with the PSNI as part of the investigation.

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