06/03/2019

Man Charged Over Vehicle Hijacking In L'Derry

Police investigating the hijacking of a vehicle in L'Derry have charged a man with a number of offences.

The 26-year-old is accused of common assault, driving whilst unfit and using a motor vehicle without insurance, in relation to a hijacking in the city on Monday 04 March.

He is due to appear at L'Derry Magistrates Court today, 06 March.

All charges will be reviewed by the PPS, as is normal procedure.



(JG/MH)

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