Northern Ireland

Van driver threatened with a knife in west Belfast hijacking

The incident was reported in the Ross Road area on Saturday evening, with the stolen van recovered a short time later

Police say the driver of a van was threatened with a knife in the Ross Road area on Saturday evening. PICTURE: GOOGLEMAPS
Police say the driver of a van was threatened with a knife in the Ross Road area on Saturday evening. PICTURE: GOOGLEMAPS
By Allan Preston

A van driver in west Belfast was threatened with a knife during a hijacking on Saturday evening.

Police were alerted that the driver of a Renault Traffic Van had been approached by a man armed with a knife in the Ross Road area.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The man, threatened the victim and subsequently took the van.

“The van was discovered a short time later in the nearby Ardmoulin Close.”

Police have appealed for any witnesses or saw a man, believed to be in his late teens, of thin build and wearing a light grey hoody, grey bottoms and trainers in the area to get in touch.

Any CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist in the investigation has also been requested, by calling 101 and quoting reference 1548 of July 13.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111