Speaking about the attack on a police officer in Downpatrick, Policing Board Chair Brendan Mullan said:
We condemn this latest attack on a police officer serving the community.
This was an extremely serious and reckless incident, and we are thankful that this officer survived what was a life-threatening situation.
We hope that the officer makes a full recovery and our thoughts are with his family, and the colleagues who provided urgent medical treatment at the scene.
This incident also provides a very serious reminder of the dangers officers can face in their service to the community.
Anyone with information that can help the police investigation should contact police or report through Crimestoppers.
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