Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a police officer in Downpatrick have charged a man to court.

The man, aged 36, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated vehicle taking causing injury, aggravated vehicle taking in which vehicle is driven dangerously and a number of additional driving offences. 

He is due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Thursday 4th June. 

As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.