30/05/2007

Woman dragged from car in Belfast

Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information following an incident where a woman was dragged from her vehicle yesterday evening.

The 23-year-old woman had stopped in her black Renault Clio at 7pm at the junction of Hardcastle Street and Bankmore Street and was approached by two males.

One of the men opened the door of the car and demanded her mobile before she was pulled from the vehicle.

A second man then entered the car and they took off in the direction of the Dublin Road. He is described as being about 5ft 8ins tall with short dark hair and a weathered face and was wearing a grey hooded top pulled over his face.

The young woman did not suffer any injuries, however she was left shaken by the ordeal.

Police are asking for any witnesses to contact them at Musgrave Street station on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively on the confidential Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111.

(JM/KMcA)

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