07/10/2013
Other News In Brief
Car Hijacked In West Belfast
A man has had his car hijacked at St. James's Parade in west Belfast.
The man was told to get out of his vehicle by two men, who had their faces covered, at 19:40 on Saturday evening.
They made off in the car, a blue Citroen, which was found burnt out later on the Whiterock Road.
Police have appealed for anyone who saw the car between St James's Parade and Whiterock Road to contact them.
Delivery Driver Threatened With Hammers
A delivery driver in Lisburn, County Antrim, has been robbed by a gang of men wielding hammers.
The driver was approached by the gang at Llewellyn Avenue, Lisburn, at about 02:20 on Sunday.
The gang did not steal money, but left with the driver's pizzas.
Police have appealed for information.
Man Arrested Over Cocaine Seizure
A 34-year-old man is due in court today following the seizure of cocaine thought to be worth £300,000.
The man was charged on Saturday with five counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Strangford Ferry Disrupted
The Strangford Ferry vehicle service, which runs between the County Down towns of Strangford and Portaferry across Strangford Lough, has been suspended due to a breakdown.
The passenger only service is now in operation.
The breakdown is due to the reoccurrence of a fault with defective components replaced over the last week.
It is hoped that full vehicle service will be restored as soon as possible.
(IT/CD)
A man has had his car hijacked at St. James's Parade in west Belfast.
The man was told to get out of his vehicle by two men, who had their faces covered, at 19:40 on Saturday evening.
They made off in the car, a blue Citroen, which was found burnt out later on the Whiterock Road.
Police have appealed for anyone who saw the car between St James's Parade and Whiterock Road to contact them.
Delivery Driver Threatened With Hammers
A delivery driver in Lisburn, County Antrim, has been robbed by a gang of men wielding hammers.
The driver was approached by the gang at Llewellyn Avenue, Lisburn, at about 02:20 on Sunday.
The gang did not steal money, but left with the driver's pizzas.
Police have appealed for information.
Man Arrested Over Cocaine Seizure
A 34-year-old man is due in court today following the seizure of cocaine thought to be worth £300,000.
The man was charged on Saturday with five counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Strangford Ferry Disrupted
The Strangford Ferry vehicle service, which runs between the County Down towns of Strangford and Portaferry across Strangford Lough, has been suspended due to a breakdown.
The passenger only service is now in operation.
The breakdown is due to the reoccurrence of a fault with defective components replaced over the last week.
It is hoped that full vehicle service will be restored as soon as possible.
(IT/CD)
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