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15/06/2015
Armed Man Attempts To Hijack Driver In Belfast
A man armed with a hammer attempted to hijack a delivery driver in Belfast on Friday night.
The incident occurred on Albert Street shortly after 9.30pm.
The armed man stepped onto the road in an apparent attempt to force the vehicle to stop.
The driver avoided the male and as he drove around him, the male struck the side of the van with the hammer.
Detective Sergeant Melanie McGrory said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who was in the Albert Street area at around the time this incident took place. Detectives can be contacted at the offices of Belfast Reactive and Organised Crime in Musgrave Police station by calling 101."
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The incident occurred on Albert Street shortly after 9.30pm.
The armed man stepped onto the road in an apparent attempt to force the vehicle to stop.
The driver avoided the male and as he drove around him, the male struck the side of the van with the hammer.
Detective Sergeant Melanie McGrory said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who was in the Albert Street area at around the time this incident took place. Detectives can be contacted at the offices of Belfast Reactive and Organised Crime in Musgrave Police station by calling 101."
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