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04/09/2019
Car Hijacked At Knifepoint In Belfast
A man has been ordered out of his car at knifepoint in Belfast.
Police are appealing for information following the incident in the Hamill Street area of Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 04 September.
The victim was uninjured but left shaken.
Detective inspector Kerry Brennan said: "It was reported that at around 3.35 am, a man was sitting in his vehicle in Hamill Street when he was approached by a male armed with a knife who told him to get out of the car.
"Thankfully, no force was used, and the victim was physically uninjured. However, he was left shaken by his ordeal, which must have been frightening for him.
"I want to appeal to anyone who was in the Hamill Street area around 3:35 am and witnessed the incident, or has information which may assist our investigation to call us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 134 of 04/09/19."
Details can also be provided in confidence by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG)
Police are appealing for information following the incident in the Hamill Street area of Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 04 September.
The victim was uninjured but left shaken.
Detective inspector Kerry Brennan said: "It was reported that at around 3.35 am, a man was sitting in his vehicle in Hamill Street when he was approached by a male armed with a knife who told him to get out of the car.
"Thankfully, no force was used, and the victim was physically uninjured. However, he was left shaken by his ordeal, which must have been frightening for him.
"I want to appeal to anyone who was in the Hamill Street area around 3:35 am and witnessed the incident, or has information which may assist our investigation to call us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 134 of 04/09/19."
Details can also be provided in confidence by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG)
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