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22/03/2013
Man's Car Hijacked In South Belfast
A man has had his car hijacked in south Belfast.
Two men, one who was armed with a knife, approached the driver of a Volkswagon Golf parked in Windsor Avenue at around 5.15am.
The man was threatened and after a short struggle they drove off towards the Lisburn Road.
The suspects were described as being in their early 20s and were wearing hooded tops.
Anna Lo MLA said: "I am shocked that the driver of this car had his life threatened with a knife.
"Being the victim of a similar crime, I know how traumatic this incident must have been for this driver. I hope he is able to get over such a horrific event.
"If anybody has any information about this car hijacking then I would urge them to contact the police."
(CD)
Two men, one who was armed with a knife, approached the driver of a Volkswagon Golf parked in Windsor Avenue at around 5.15am.
The man was threatened and after a short struggle they drove off towards the Lisburn Road.
The suspects were described as being in their early 20s and were wearing hooded tops.
Anna Lo MLA said: "I am shocked that the driver of this car had his life threatened with a knife.
"Being the victim of a similar crime, I know how traumatic this incident must have been for this driver. I hope he is able to get over such a horrific event.
"If anybody has any information about this car hijacking then I would urge them to contact the police."
(CD)
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