Menu
25/04/2017
Pensioner Left 'Badly Shaken' Attempted Mugging
A pensioner has been left badly shaken after an attempted mugging in east Belfast.
The incident happened on the Kings Road just before 1pm on Monday, 24 April.
The man made off empty handed after the woman refused to let go of her bag.
She suffered a bruised arm.
The man is described as around 5ft 10inches and of slim build.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The incident happened on the Kings Road just before 1pm on Monday, 24 April.
The man made off empty handed after the woman refused to let go of her bag.
She suffered a bruised arm.
The man is described as around 5ft 10inches and of slim build.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 July 2003
Belfast man shot in paramilitary style attack
A man has been shot in the leg in a paramilitary style attack on the outskirts of Belfast. The shooting occurred in an alleyway close to Ballyduff Brae in Newtownabbey on Monday night. Elsewhere, two teenage girls have escaped injury after they attacked during an attempted mugging in Coleraine last night.
Belfast man shot in paramilitary style attack
A man has been shot in the leg in a paramilitary style attack on the outskirts of Belfast. The shooting occurred in an alleyway close to Ballyduff Brae in Newtownabbey on Monday night. Elsewhere, two teenage girls have escaped injury after they attacked during an attempted mugging in Coleraine last night.
11 March 2003
Two women attacked in separate robberies
Two women have been injured in two separate robberies in Co Antrim and Co Londonderry. In Belfast a woman was treated in hospital last night after being stabbed outside a supermarket in north Belfast. The woman was the victim of an attempted mugging outside a Tesco shopping centre on the Ballygomartin Road at around lunchtime.
Two women attacked in separate robberies
Two women have been injured in two separate robberies in Co Antrim and Co Londonderry. In Belfast a woman was treated in hospital last night after being stabbed outside a supermarket in north Belfast. The woman was the victim of an attempted mugging outside a Tesco shopping centre on the Ballygomartin Road at around lunchtime.
21 November 2024
Attempted Carjacking In West Belfast
Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in west Belfast on Tuesday, November 19th. At around 5:30pm, a man entered a parked car at Hillhead Court and attempted to steal it. A woman passenger was assaulted when she resisted the man's demands. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s wearing all black, fled the scene on foot.
Attempted Carjacking In West Belfast
Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in west Belfast on Tuesday, November 19th. At around 5:30pm, a man entered a parked car at Hillhead Court and attempted to steal it. A woman passenger was assaulted when she resisted the man's demands. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s wearing all black, fled the scene on foot.
29 April 2003
12-year-old boy charged with pensioner mugging
A 12-year-old boy has appeared in court charged in connection with the mugging of a pensioner in west Belfast on Easter Monday.
12-year-old boy charged with pensioner mugging
A 12-year-old boy has appeared in court charged in connection with the mugging of a pensioner in west Belfast on Easter Monday.
31 October 2018
Man Stabbed And Woman Punched In South Belfast Mugging
A man has been stabbed and a woman punched in an attempted mugging in south Belfast. The incident happened in the Ormeau Road area in the early hours of Wednesday 31 October. Police revealed that the couple were approached by women wearing dark clothing and demanded money and cigarettes, but had neither to give them.
Man Stabbed And Woman Punched In South Belfast Mugging
A man has been stabbed and a woman punched in an attempted mugging in south Belfast. The incident happened in the Ormeau Road area in the early hours of Wednesday 31 October. Police revealed that the couple were approached by women wearing dark clothing and demanded money and cigarettes, but had neither to give them.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
