27/02/2017

Man Charged With Kidnapping After Stealing Car In South Belfast

A man has been charged with kidnapping and a number of offences after he stole a car with two young children inside.

The incident happened in Boucher Crescent in south Belfast on Saturday, 25 February, when a woman got out of the vehicle and a man jumped in and drove off.

Members of the public stopped the car and the children were not hurt.

The 35-year-old suspect is to due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday, 27 February.

(CD/LM)

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