05/02/2007
Thieves destroy disabled boy's van
A vehicle which was specially adapted to transport a disabled 16-year-old has been stolen from his family home in Dunmurry.
The incident happened at around 6.30am on Saturday when a gang of up to four men stole the blue Volkswagen Transporter van, which had been specially adapted and described as a “lifeline” to a 16-year-old boy who is blind and totally immobile.
The vehicle was later found burnt out in a forest park in Dunmurry.
Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information on those responsible for the theft, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
The incident happened at around 6.30am on Saturday when a gang of up to four men stole the blue Volkswagen Transporter van, which had been specially adapted and described as a “lifeline” to a 16-year-old boy who is blind and totally immobile.
The vehicle was later found burnt out in a forest park in Dunmurry.
Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information on those responsible for the theft, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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