13/06/2023
Appeal For Information In Relation To Serious Incident In West Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an incident in west Belfast in the early hours of Monday, 12 June.
Just before 5.15am a pedestrian was struck by a blue Hyundai Kona on Milford Place. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving hospital treatment. Detective have said that they are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage.
They have also appealed to anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the Clonfadden Street, Milford Street and Milford Place areas in the time leading up to the collision.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "It has been reported that a man with a suspected firearm was seen in the area between 5.00am and 5.15am, following criminal damage at a property in Clonfadden Street. He was reported to be accompanied by two other people, all dressed in dark-coloured clothing.
"A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences, including causing grievous injury by dangerous driving.
"A second man, also aged 44, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.
"Both remain in police custody at this time.
"If you have any information which may be relevant to our investigation, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 215 of 12/06/23."
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Just before 5.15am a pedestrian was struck by a blue Hyundai Kona on Milford Place. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving hospital treatment. Detective have said that they are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage.
They have also appealed to anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the Clonfadden Street, Milford Street and Milford Place areas in the time leading up to the collision.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "It has been reported that a man with a suspected firearm was seen in the area between 5.00am and 5.15am, following criminal damage at a property in Clonfadden Street. He was reported to be accompanied by two other people, all dressed in dark-coloured clothing.
"A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences, including causing grievous injury by dangerous driving.
"A second man, also aged 44, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.
"Both remain in police custody at this time.
"If you have any information which may be relevant to our investigation, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 215 of 12/06/23."
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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