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12/04/2006
Pensioner injured during attempted car theft
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was injured during an attempted car theft in Lisburn last night.
Two men knocked on the window of the man's car, which was on the Belsize Road at around 9.30pm, before trying to steal his keys.
When the robbers were unable to get to the keys, they made off in a white Vauxhall Corsa. Police have reported that the pensioner may have fallen as he tried to stop them and he was later taken to Laganvalley hospital where he was treated for minor injuries to his knee.
The robbers getaway car was later found abandoned and burnt out on the Whiterock Road in west Belfast.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information relating to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
Two men knocked on the window of the man's car, which was on the Belsize Road at around 9.30pm, before trying to steal his keys.
When the robbers were unable to get to the keys, they made off in a white Vauxhall Corsa. Police have reported that the pensioner may have fallen as he tried to stop them and he was later taken to Laganvalley hospital where he was treated for minor injuries to his knee.
The robbers getaway car was later found abandoned and burnt out on the Whiterock Road in west Belfast.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information relating to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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