Man threatened with knife in west Belfast hijacking

Police are appealing for information following a hijacking in west Belfast on Tuesday morning.

A report was received just after 8 o'clock of a car being hijacked in the Cavendish Street area of the city.

The victim was parking his car when he was threatened by a man armed with a knife.

A police spokesperson said: “The vehicle was subsequently located a short time later, crashed in Moyard Park and the man had made off on foot.

“The hijacker is described as being in his early 30s, with black hair and a beard, of slim build, and was wearing blue jeans, a black anorak and black gloves.

“We believe that he was also involved in a burglary in the Crocus Street area earlier today.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any information, witnessed the either incident or who has dash-cam or CCTV that could assist with our enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 583 of 27/12/22.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”