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11/10/2023
Three People Arrested Over 'Attempted Hijacking' In North Belfast
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following an attempted hijacking in north Belfast.
The incident happened in Downview Park West on Wednesday, 11 October, at around 4am.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The woman stopped her vehicle and was threatened by one of the men, who was armed with a knife. When she got out of her car, the victim was chased by the suspects for a short distance, during which time they tried to take her phone. The pair then fled on foot.
"Responding police officers located the arrested persons in a nearby house and seized a small quantity of class A drugs.
"All three remain in police custody at present.
"Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference 139 11/10/23."
The incident happened in Downview Park West on Wednesday, 11 October, at around 4am.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The woman stopped her vehicle and was threatened by one of the men, who was armed with a knife. When she got out of her car, the victim was chased by the suspects for a short distance, during which time they tried to take her phone. The pair then fled on foot.
"Responding police officers located the arrested persons in a nearby house and seized a small quantity of class A drugs.
"All three remain in police custody at present.
"Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference 139 11/10/23."
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