PSNI open fire on motorist in West Belfast

Police in West Belfast opened fire this morning on a motorist who allegedly drove his car at a number of officers on patrol.

Police in West Belfast opened fire this morning on a motorist who allegedly drove his car at a number of officers on patrol.

The officers, who were on foot patrol on Glen Road approached the black 2006 model Volkswagen Golf,  registration GEZ 4234, at 11am. Police say the driver of the Golf then drove at the officers, who then discharged a number of shots at the motorist.

The incident has been referred to the police ombudsman A PSNI spokesman appealed for anybody who has seen the car to contact police at New Barnsley.