06/08/2009
Lady Dixon Park Hijacking
Police in Belfast have appeal for information after a woman was forced to hand over her car in the south of the city, last night.
The woman was approached by two men in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park; they were carrying a hammer and a screwdriver.
Police said the incident happened at around 8.30pm. After she handed over her Ford Focus, the robbers sped off.
The car was recovered a short time later on Bryanswell Road in Dunmurry.
Two men were seen running from the vehicle towards the Ardkeen area. Detectives have asked anyone, who man have witnessed the attack, or know the attackers, to contact them.
(PR/KMcA)
The woman was approached by two men in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park; they were carrying a hammer and a screwdriver.
Police said the incident happened at around 8.30pm. After she handed over her Ford Focus, the robbers sped off.
The car was recovered a short time later on Bryanswell Road in Dunmurry.
Two men were seen running from the vehicle towards the Ardkeen area. Detectives have asked anyone, who man have witnessed the attack, or know the attackers, to contact them.
(PR/KMcA)
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