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15/03/2007
Man struck by car during Yorkgate robbery
Police in north Belfast are investigating an incident in which a 50-year-old man was hit by a getaway car during a robbery.
Bags containing thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes were stolen from a bond delivery van in the Yorkgate area at around 2pm this afternoon.
The man struck by the vehicle was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Detectives believe the getaway car was black Ford Focus, with the registration number LCZ 5479.
Anyone with any information on the incident are asked to contact police in north Belfast on 0845 600 8000 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JM/SP)
Bags containing thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes were stolen from a bond delivery van in the Yorkgate area at around 2pm this afternoon.
The man struck by the vehicle was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Detectives believe the getaway car was black Ford Focus, with the registration number LCZ 5479.
Anyone with any information on the incident are asked to contact police in north Belfast on 0845 600 8000 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JM/SP)
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