Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Shutterstock/Olivier Le Queinec

Violent car-jacking: Woman theatened with hammer by hooded teens

The woman tried to run away, but she was grabbed by the thieves and had her keys taken from her.

POLICE IN BELFAST are appealing for information after a driver had her car stolen by two hooded young men in the city yesterday.

The woman was walking towards her car near the junction of Chichester Road at around 10.40pm last night when the pair, described as being around 19, ran towards her and demanded she hand over her keys.

One of them was brandishing a hammer, she later told the PSNI.

The woman tried to run away, but she was grabbed by the car thieves and had her keys taken from her.

They then drove off.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to contact Detectives at Tennent Street on the non-emergency number 101,” Detective Constable Conor Sweeney said in a statement.

“If someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The woman wasn’t injured in the incident but was left badly shaken.

Read: A fresh warning for motorists… This time over intense sunshine (really)

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
15 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds