Menu
21/01/2019
Translink Bus Hijacked At Knifepoint
A man has been charged with hijacking a bus while armed with an offensive weapon after an incident in Dundonald over the weekend.
The driver of a Translink bus was threatened at the bus stop on Cairnsmore Avenue in Ballybeen shortly before 8pm on Saturday 19 January.
The culprit made the bus driver drive for a short distance before forcing both him and the passengers off at knifepoint.
The vehicle was then involved in a collision a short distance away, at which point the hijacker fled the scene.
A 33-year-old suspect was arrested in Millars Lane a short time later.
He has been charged with a number of offences including hijacking, aggravated vehicle taking, possession of an offensive weapon with intent and driving whilst unfit.
The accused will appear at Downpatrick Magistrates court this morning, Monday 21 January.
Alliance leader Naomi Long, who is the MLA for east Belfast, condemned the incident.
"What is wrong with people?" she questioned.
"Utterly shocking attack, terrorising passengers and the driver and depriving people in Ballybeen of services last night. Thank goodness no-one was hurt."
Any witnesses to the incident have been asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference 1229 19/01/19.
(JG/CM)
The driver of a Translink bus was threatened at the bus stop on Cairnsmore Avenue in Ballybeen shortly before 8pm on Saturday 19 January.
The culprit made the bus driver drive for a short distance before forcing both him and the passengers off at knifepoint.
The vehicle was then involved in a collision a short distance away, at which point the hijacker fled the scene.
A 33-year-old suspect was arrested in Millars Lane a short time later.
He has been charged with a number of offences including hijacking, aggravated vehicle taking, possession of an offensive weapon with intent and driving whilst unfit.
The accused will appear at Downpatrick Magistrates court this morning, Monday 21 January.
Alliance leader Naomi Long, who is the MLA for east Belfast, condemned the incident.
"What is wrong with people?" she questioned.
"Utterly shocking attack, terrorising passengers and the driver and depriving people in Ballybeen of services last night. Thank goodness no-one was hurt."
Any witnesses to the incident have been asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference 1229 19/01/19.
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
14 February 2024
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
09 April 2024
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
08 February 2024
'Major Concerns' Young People Being Priced Out Of Education
The Alliance Party has raises "major concerns" that young people are being priced out of access to Higher and Further Education, following the release of NUS-USI's Cost of Living Survey.
'Major Concerns' Young People Being Priced Out Of Education
The Alliance Party has raises "major concerns" that young people are being priced out of access to Higher and Further Education, following the release of NUS-USI's Cost of Living Survey.
17 April 2024
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
