Write a commentFollowing the attempted hijacking of a car in Talbot Street in Newry on Friday night (20th February) Police are appealing for information.
Detective Sergeant Lisa McClure explained: “Around 8pm on Friday night, a black Insignia car pulled up outside the Vivo shop on Talbot Street. The male driver left the vehicle running and got out. An adult female and two nine year old boys remained inside the car.
“Two males walked past the car and one of the men opened the back door and pulled at one of the boys in the back. The boy was strapped in and the man ran off from the car. He is described as being in his mid 20s, around 5ft 8in tall and was wearing a white coloured tracksuit. The second male also ran off and he is described as being in his early 30s, of sticky build with a tattoo below his left ear and a shaved head. He was wearing a white t-shirt and black jacket.
If you have any information please contact the PSNI at Ardmore Police Station on 101, quoting ref: 1158 200215.
If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
