By Q Radio News
A cyclist has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after a speed van and it's operator were attacked in Belfast.
It happened on the Belmont Road shortly after half 6 on Monday evening.
An off duty police officer who was driving past at the time stopped to intervene and was subsequently assaulted by the suspect.
A 35 year-old man was detained on suspicion of causing criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and cycling while unfit through drink or drugs.
He has since been released on police bail.
Inspector Rosie Leech from PSNI Roads Policing Unit said: “This is the latest in a number of recent attacks against Road Safety Partnership vans. These vans are deployed to ensure the safety of all road users by deterring motorists from driving at excessive speed which is a major factor in a large percentage of road traffic collisions. It is both frustrating and very disappointing that we are seeing incidents like this happening at a time when communities should be playing their part in assisting our health service colleagues by helping to keep each other safe.
“I am receiving reports of incidents occurring far too regularly where verbal abuse is directed towards camera operators or attempts being made to impede them in their work and this must stop. Anyone involved in this type of activity can expect to be dealt with by police and all subsequent consequences thereafter.”
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