Menu
21/05/2019
Pair Charged Over Taxi Robbery
A man and woman have been charged after a taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint in Belfast.
The incident happened in the Shankill Road area of the city in the early hours of Monday morning, 20 May.
The perpetrators fled the scene on foot after the robbery and were caught shortly after by responding police.
A 32-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have now been charged with a number of offences including robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.
Both are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court this morning, 21 May.
(JG/CM)
The incident happened in the Shankill Road area of the city in the early hours of Monday morning, 20 May.
The perpetrators fled the scene on foot after the robbery and were caught shortly after by responding police.
A 32-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have now been charged with a number of offences including robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.
Both are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court this morning, 21 May.
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 February 2024
Tourism NI Launch New 'Get Into Tourism' Training Course
Tourism NI has announced the launch of a new accredited training course, designed to encourage people to 'Get Into Tourism'. The organisation has teamed up with Belfast Metropolitan College to deliver the free Level 2 City and Guilds qualifications.
Tourism NI Launch New 'Get Into Tourism' Training Course
Tourism NI has announced the launch of a new accredited training course, designed to encourage people to 'Get Into Tourism'. The organisation has teamed up with Belfast Metropolitan College to deliver the free Level 2 City and Guilds qualifications.
09 February 2024
Chief Constable Criticised For Not Inviting UUP To PNSI Graduation
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has criticised PNSI Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, for his failure to invite their party leader, Doug Beattie, to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony. UUP member of the Policing Board, Mike Nesbitt, said: "For the avoidance of doubt, I welcome the fact Michelle O'Neill MLA will attend in her capacity as First Minister.
Chief Constable Criticised For Not Inviting UUP To PNSI Graduation
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has criticised PNSI Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, for his failure to invite their party leader, Doug Beattie, to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony. UUP member of the Policing Board, Mike Nesbitt, said: "For the avoidance of doubt, I welcome the fact Michelle O'Neill MLA will attend in her capacity as First Minister.
05 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemn Those Responsible For Omagh Arson Attack The Alliance Party has condemned those behind an arson attack in the Winters Grove area of Omagh in the early house hours of Wednesday, 03 April.
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemn Those Responsible For Omagh Arson Attack The Alliance Party has condemned those behind an arson attack in the Winters Grove area of Omagh in the early house hours of Wednesday, 03 April.
08 March 2024
Man Wanted In Ireland On Drug Offences Arrested In South Belfast
A 59-year-old man wanted in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. Wanted to stand trial for drugs offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012.
Man Wanted In Ireland On Drug Offences Arrested In South Belfast
A 59-year-old man wanted in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. Wanted to stand trial for drugs offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012.
25 April 2024
BCC Welcomes Conviction Of Belfast Man For Dog Attack
Belfast City Council (BCC) has welcomed the conviction of a man at Belfast Magistrates Court for an offence involving a dog attack on a woman. BCC brought the prosecution against 43-year-old Stuart Grace, of Forthriver Crescent, Belfast, following a report that Mr Grace’s German Shepherd dog had attacked a woman, injuring her arm and back.
BCC Welcomes Conviction Of Belfast Man For Dog Attack
Belfast City Council (BCC) has welcomed the conviction of a man at Belfast Magistrates Court for an offence involving a dog attack on a woman. BCC brought the prosecution against 43-year-old Stuart Grace, of Forthriver Crescent, Belfast, following a report that Mr Grace’s German Shepherd dog had attacked a woman, injuring her arm and back.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
