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12/04/2019
Man Hijacked At Knife Point In Belfast
A man has been arrested after a reported hijacking at knife point in the New Lodge area of Belfast yesterday, Thursday 11 April.
The incident happened in Dronore Court at around 11.30am, when the hijacker jumped into the car and produced a knife.
The driver got out of the vehicle, managing to escape any physical harm. Detectives later arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the hijacking or who has any information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
The incident happened in Dronore Court at around 11.30am, when the hijacker jumped into the car and produced a knife.
The driver got out of the vehicle, managing to escape any physical harm. Detectives later arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the hijacking or who has any information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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