01/03/2012

Two Charged After Police Pursuit

Two men have been charged following a police chase of a stolen car in Dunmurry.

According to the police, a Honda Civic was driving on the wrong side of the road in the Glenbawn area on Wednesday morning.

The vehicle was found abandoned in the Woodside Drive area. The driver made off on foot.

The 22-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking and other driving offences.

The 19-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving and other driving offences.

They are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' court on 26 March.

(CD/GK)

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