Man charged after Antrim-linked police chase ends on M2
- Love Ballymena
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Police have charged a 41-year-old man following his arrest after a vehicle pursuit linked to the Antrim area which ended on the M2 on Monday evening, 29 December.
Sergeant Wallace explained how the situation escalated rapidly across several locations, posing serious risks to other road users.
“At around 9.15pm, officers were attending a report in the Antrim area when they observed a white Audi A4 acting suspiciously,” he said.
“A short time later, the same vehicle was reported to have been seen breaching a red light in the Broadway roundabout area of south Belfast, before doing a U turn on the Donegall Road.”
Officers pursued the vehicle as it travelled onto the M2 heading country-bound, where police say the driving became increasingly dangerous.
“Officers pursued the vehicle, which continued to drive in an erratic manner on the M2 country-bound, and swerving onto the hard shoulder to undertake vehicles.
“It also swerved at a police vehicle, narrowly avoiding a collision.”
The pursuit continued after the Audi exited the motorway, before ending dramatically in the Templepatrick area.
“Officers continued to pursue the car after it exited the motorway, and it later crashed into a field at the junction of the Moat Road and the Cherryhill Road, near Templepatrick,” Sergeant Wallace added.
Following the crash, officers carried out a search of the vehicle and made a significant discovery.
“A quantity of suspected Class A drugs together with drugs paraphernalia, a passport, and mobile phones were also located inside the vehicle by police.”
Police have today (Wednesday 31 December 2025) confirmed that the man has been charged with a number of offences.
He has been charged with failing to stop for police, driving whilst unfit through drunk or drugs, and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.
The man was set to appear before Limavady Magistrate’s Court on earlier today.
As is standard procedure, police have confirmed that all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The incident prompted an appeal for information from members of the public who may have been travelling in the Antrim, south Belfast or M2 areas at the time, particularly those with dash-cam or mobile phone footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1419 of 29/12/25.
Reports can also be made online using the PSNI non-emergency reporting form at:
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at: