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Driver threatened with knife as bus hijacked and chased in police pursuit
The Translink Goldliner bus was brought to a stop in Strabane, Co Tyrone
A man has been arrested after a hijacked bus was brought to a stop after a police chase.
The driver of the bus was threatened at knife point by a man, who then allowed passengers to leave the bus. However, the bus driver was kept on board.
Videos circulating on social media appear to show a Translink Goldliner coach being driven at speed through residential streets while being chased by a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) patrol car.
Police said the bus was hijacked in the Beltany Road area of Omagh, Co Tyrone, shortly before 13:00 BST on Saturday.
The man who hijacked the bus then made off in the direction of Newtownstewart and a pursuit ensued along the A5 through Victoria Bridge and Sion Mills. The pursuit lasted nearly 20 miles.
"The bus was eventually stopped in the Head of the Town area of Strabane and a man, aged in his 30s was removed from the bus and subsequently arrested," said a PSNI spokesperson.
The police said one man has been taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.
A number of reports of collisions involving the stolen bus and other vehicles, including a police car and damage to property have been received by police, who are appealing for information.
The Fountain Street and Drumallagh areas in Strabane remain closed at this time and the public are asked to avoid the area.