10/05/2016
Man Attacked During Hijacking In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a driver was punched in the face before two men stole his car in north Belfast.
The incident happened on Edlingham Street at around 11.20pm on Sunday, 08 May.
The motorist was getting into his vehicle when he was approached by two unknown men. One of the men punched the victim in the face and both men made off in his red Mitsubishi Lancer GS2.
The vehicle was found burnt out in the Carlisle Road area around 20 minutes later, according to the police.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The incident happened on Edlingham Street at around 11.20pm on Sunday, 08 May.
The motorist was getting into his vehicle when he was approached by two unknown men. One of the men punched the victim in the face and both men made off in his red Mitsubishi Lancer GS2.
The vehicle was found burnt out in the Carlisle Road area around 20 minutes later, according to the police.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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