24/03/2015

Man Arrested After Being Hit By Car During Alleged Hijacking

Police have arrested a man after he was hit by a car during an alleged hijacking attempt in Belfast on Monday evening.

The 23-year-old stepped in front of the car with an imitation gun on North Street at around 8.30pm.

He was hit by the car and is being treated in hospital with a suspected broken leg.

The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted hijacking, possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances and disorderly behaviour.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/IT)

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