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Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body

Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 18 August 2026, 08:24 UTC 1 min read
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The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".
The Garda Representative Association (ORG)
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