19/08/2003

Driver ordered out of car in Newry hijacking

Police are appealing for information after a car was hijacked in Co Down last night.

The incident occurred at around 10pm on Monday when two masked men approached the driver of a dark blue Renault Clio at Victoria Lock on the main Newry to Omeath road.

The men, who were armed, then ordered the driver out of the car before driving off.

Police have called for anyone who was in the area between 9.30pm to 11pm or who has since seen the Renault Clio to contact police in Newry.

(MB)

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