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09/08/2018
Woman Dragged Behind Divis Tower In Attempted Robbery
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a woman was dragged behind Divis Tower in an attempted robbery.
At about 5.20am on Wednesday, 08 August, a woman was walking past Divis Tower in West Belfast when she was approached by three men. The woman was pushed to the ground before the men dragged her to the rear of the tower and attempted to steal her bag. The men fled the scene on foot.
The woman suffered an injury to her leg.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has information that could assist police enquiries to contact police at Woodbourne on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 218 08/08/18.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
(MH/CM)
At about 5.20am on Wednesday, 08 August, a woman was walking past Divis Tower in West Belfast when she was approached by three men. The woman was pushed to the ground before the men dragged her to the rear of the tower and attempted to steal her bag. The men fled the scene on foot.
The woman suffered an injury to her leg.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has information that could assist police enquiries to contact police at Woodbourne on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 218 08/08/18.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
(MH/CM)
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