martinmac Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 TWO Carlisle youths - one just 14 - have been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a policeman after an incident near Cockermouth A male officer is in the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven with serious injuries after he was hit by a car near the Fitz Cottage roundabout at around 5.15am A police statement said a stinger device was used to stop a Vauxhall Corsa, which collided with a police car and the policeman The incident has caused traffic chaos around west Cumbria today as a major police investigation begins. The A595 between the Moota and Belle Vue roundabouts is closed, as is the A66 between the Sheep & Wool Centre and the Brigham-Great Broughton junction Drivers have been forced to take diversions of up to 20 miles to avoid the area. Officers first received reports at around 4am that a blue Vauxhall Corsa had been stolen from Carlisle. The car later left a petrol station in Workington without paying for fuel It was then seen driving erratically and at high speed on the A595 and was followed by police. The stinger device was then used at the Fitz Cottage Roundabout to bring the car to a stop The driver and passenger of the stolen vehicle, who are aged 17 and 14 and both from the Carlisle area, were detained at the scene and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer. Deputy Chief Constable Christine Twigg said: "When an incident like this happens to an officer going about their normal duties it has a major effect on family, colleagues and the wider community. “As a Constabulary we will do everything we can to provide support at this difficult time, and at the same time, bring the offenders to justice." Police are now appealing for witnesses who saw a blue Vauxhall Corsa between Carlisle and West Cumbria between 4am and 5:30am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 As long as they do get done for attempted murder and not some half hearted theft and dangerous driving rubbish. Should be put on a disused oil rig and left to rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 That was my plan instead of decommisioning oil rigs! Absolute madness, I bet the charges are reduced and the 14 year old doesn't get much. Justice is non existant here. Punishment to fit the crime. Stand that pair infront of a corsa with the policemans family in it and then mke all witnesses look away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/edito ... -20083612/ Priceless :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2007/11/09/sarcastic-email-to-police-becomes-an-internet-hit-86908-20083612/ Priceless :lol: Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Haha thats brightened up my morning!! Well funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 love the "walking abortions" line will have to drop that one into a conversation soooner rather than later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 love the "walking abortions" line will have to drop that one into a conversation soooner rather than later Failed experiments did it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 PMSL ... love the response letter reffering to covert ops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 PMSL ... love the response letter reffering to covert ops... Me too - reckon that was one of the best bits of the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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