13/12/2018

Two Charged Over Attempted Hijiacking In Newtownabbey

Two men have been charged in connection with a hijacking attempt in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.

The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, 12 December.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted hijacking, resisting police, assault of police and disorderly behaviour following the alleged incident.

He will appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Monday, 07 January.

A 20-year-old man has also been charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting police.

He will appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday, 13 December.



(JG)

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